Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for El Desafio Mountain Resort

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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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

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El Desafio Mountain Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for El Desafio Mountain, 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 31%Distance Control 23%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Trajectory 11%

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.

17.1

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

28.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for El Desafio Mountain

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

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about El Desafio Mountain.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@eldesafioresort.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

Ruta Nacional 40 Km 2227

Course Description

El Desafío is a mountain resort and real estate development located in Patagonia, Argentina. The project combines private lots, a natural reserve, a golf club, and a polo/equestrian lifestyle offering for outdoor enthusiasts and property owners seeking mountain living and recreational amenities. It emphasizes a nature-forward lifestyle set against the Andes with access to forests, lakes, and expansive landscapes. The site showcases its project, lifestyle offerings, and contact information, including a blog and social channels for updates in Spanish.

mountain resort • patagonia argentina • golf club • private lots • nature reserve • equine polo • polo • argentina travel • mountain lifestyle • real estate development • luxury resort • outdoor sports • andes mountains • land parcels • mountain living

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Mountain

Architect

Greg Norman

Opened

2015

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Business Claimed

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for El Desafio Mountain

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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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring18%

Precision14%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP8 drills

Precision35%

Scoring13%

Trajectory12%

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Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Center fairway hits, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills

Dispersion36%

Precision30%

Distance Control16%

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15 Week Flagship Program for El Desafio Mountain

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for El Desafio Mountain. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save Par On Every Approach

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Week 15≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring25%

Accuracy25%

Distance Control21%

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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Fly out and stop close, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills

Aim29%

Scoring28%

Distance Control19%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Accuracy25%

Distance Control23%

Alignment18%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Save Par On Every Approach

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Accuracy25%

Aim14%

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

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about El Desafio Mountain

Get answers to common questions about playing El Desafio Mountain and what to expect.

How difficult is El Desafio Mountain for mid-handicap golfers?

El Desafio Mountain is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at El Desafio Mountain?

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 El Desafio Mountain?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is El Desafio Mountain and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is El Desafio Mountain and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Mountain design philosophy. 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 El Desafio Mountain 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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