Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Accuracy17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
61
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Par 3 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Par 3, 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 32%Precision 19%Distance Control 17%Aim 15%Dispersion 14%
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.
20.7
Average HCP
12.4
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Par 3
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Par 3.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
direccion@ballenagolf.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 Chipiona -Pto. de Sta. Maria KM 5
Course Description
Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club es un extraordinario complejo de de golf formado por un campo de 27 hoyos de competición, 9 hoyos Par 3 y que cuanta con una de las mejores las áreas de prácticas de toda Europa. Estas son sólo algunas de las características que describen Costa Ballena Ocean Golf Club. El secreto de su éxito reside en el equilibrio perfecto entre ocio, entrenamiento y deporte.Un magnífico diseño de Olazábal exigente con los handicaps más bajos y benévolo para jugadores de menos nivel. Es un recorrido llano, con algunos hoyos paralelos a la playa, y otros defendidos por bunkers y lagos estratégicamente situados. Es par 72, SSS 72; y 0 de slope. 6.036m. para caballeros y 5.155 para damas.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
27
Type
Parkland
Architect
José Maria Olazábal
Opened
1997
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Par 3
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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Showing 13 Programs
% match to course practice profileUp-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
Keep within 6 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP5 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Par 3
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Par 3. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Save Par On Every Approach
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Visualize perfect mixed, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Accuracy14%
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control12%
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Trajectory15%
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Par 3
Get answers to common questions about playing Par 3 and what to expect.
How difficult is Par 3 for mid-handicap golfers?
Par 3 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 27.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Par 3?
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 Par 3?
With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Par 3 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 Par 3 and how should I play it?
Par 3 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 Par 3 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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