Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Amendoeira Golf Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+3 more

O'Connor Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for O'Connor, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 30%Distance Control 26%Accuracy 18%Precision 12%Aim 12%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

Average HCP

9.2

Minimum HCP

31.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for O'Connor

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about O'Connor.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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amendoeira@oceanicogroup.com

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Facilities

✓Driving Range

✓Putting Green

✓Chipping Green

✓Practice Bunker

✓Motor Cart

✓Pull Cart

✓Golf Clubs Rental

✗Club Fitting

✓Pro Shop

✓Golf Lessons

✗Caddie Hire

✓Restaurant

✓Reception Hall

✓Changing Room

✓Lockers

✗Lodging on Site

Location

Morgado da Lameira

Course Description

The Amendoeira Golf Resort is located in the central Algarve near the town of Silves, just a 35-minute drive from Faro airport. The resort is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Monchique mountains form a stunning backdrop and the resort is close to historic Silves and Armação de Pera with its sandy beaches, restaurants and barsThis award-winning resort offers a mix of modern apartments and villas with exceptional interior design and excellent facilities. The apartments are complemented by communal swimming pools and children's pools, and all villas have private swimming pools.The resort is perfect for family holidays, groups of friends and golfers as it sits within landscaped gardens adjoining the two championship golf courses: the Faldo Course and the O'Connor Jnr. course which is overlooked by the magnificent Amendoeira Clubhouse.The Academy 9 hole, par 3, floodlit course and the Amendoeira Golf Academy & Fitting Suite offer state-of-the-art practice facilities. Recreational sports are available at the Amendoeira Sports Club: a football pitch built to FIFA standards, six tennis courts, a gymnasium and a play ground.Owned by Grupo Rolear

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Christy O'Connor Jr.

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for O'Connor

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Alignment27%

Distance Control23%

Precision20%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment25%

Aim13%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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12 Week Flagship Program for O'Connor

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for O'Connor. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Week 11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Master the art of length: no more short or over drives

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring23%

Aim23%

Distance Control18%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Aim31%

Scoring19%

Alignment18%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy16%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Precision17%

Trajectory16%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at O'Connor

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

Portugal

Tournament Golf College Championship

3/6/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Collegiate

men

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Portugal

Tournament Golf College Championship

3/6/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Collegiate

women

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Portugal

Amendoeira World Kids Golf 2026

7/28/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Junior

women

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Portugal

Amendoeira World Kids Golf 2026

7/28/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Junior

men

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about O'Connor

Get answers to common questions about playing O'Connor and what to expect.

How difficult is O'Connor for mid-handicap golfers?

O'Connor presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at O'Connor?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at O'Connor?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is O'Connor and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is O'Connor and how should I play it?

O'Connor is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make O'Connor strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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