Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Barcelo Bavaro Golf

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

The Lakes Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Lakes, 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 35%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Distance Control 15%Aim 13%

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.

20.8

Average HCP

12.6

Minimum HCP

35.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Lakes

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

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

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

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

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Lakes.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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bavaro.golf@barcelo.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

Carretera Bavaro KM 1

Course Description

Barceló Bávaro Golf is a championship 18-hole course located at the Barcelo Bávaro Grand Resort on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. The course, originally opened over two decades ago and redesigned by renowned architect Pete Dye in 2010, features rolling fairways, a mangrove setting, 25 inland lakes, and 122 strategically positioned bunkers. It plays 6,655 yards from the professional tees on a par-72 layout, highlighting natural beauty and meticulous greens. The facility is integrated with the nearby resort experience, offering a tropical golf environment in Punta Cana/Bávaro.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

P. B. Dye

Conditions

Fairway: Sea Isle Supreme Paspalum • Green: Sea Isle Supreme Pas

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Lakes

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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Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Picture Perfect Roll

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision28%

Aim18%

Scoring12%

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12 Week Flagship Program for The Lakes

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Lakes. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Picture Perfect Roll

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Aim22%

Distance Control19%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy27%

Distance Control18%

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Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control22%

Aim16%

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min30 HCP6 drills

Precision36%

Aim21%

Scoring18%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory16%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

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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Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at The Lakes

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

Dominican Republic

CGA Caribbean Golf Classic

4/30/2026

Stroke

WAGR

men

Open for registration

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Dominican Republic

CGA Caribbean Golf Classic

4/30/2026

Stroke

WAGR

women

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about The Lakes

Get answers to common questions about playing The Lakes and what to expect.

How difficult is The Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?

The Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Lakes?

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 The Lakes?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Lakes and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is The Lakes and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 The Lakes 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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