Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for El Principal Golf Y Polo Club

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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

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

El Principal Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for El Principal, 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 27%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.

13.4

Average HCP

6.3

Minimum HCP

28.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for El Principal

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

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.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players 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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit 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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about El Principal.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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l.diaz@clubelprincipal.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

Calle Nueva

Course Description

Club El Principal is a private club and event venue in Pirque, Chile, specializing in transforming events into memorable experiences. The center hosts corporate training events, conferences, and recreational activities, complemented by quality banquet catering featuring countryside cuisine and a scenic landscape in Valle el Principal. The club also operates a golf facility with a 9-hole course over 7000 yards and a practice area, offering a blend of sport and hospitality for guests and members. CEO Gonzalo Calderon leads the organization, which emphasizes versatile spaces for corporate and social events.

corporate events • team trainings • weddings • banquet catering • countryside cuisine • golf club • footgolf • golf practice • nine-hole course • valle el principal • pirque • event venue • club memberships • scenic venue • catering services • banqueting • event planning • hospitality • recreational activities • wedding venue • sports club • banquet service • training facilities • private memberships • pirque chile • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Emilio Serra

Opened

1996

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for El Principal

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Aim33%

Distance Control16%

Dispersion14%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills

Accuracy32%

Scoring23%

Distance Control14%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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16 Week Flagship Program for El Principal

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for El Principal. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit the green with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 15–16≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Hit the green with the perfect arc

Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision23%

Mechanics23%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control32%

Aim14%

Precision14%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills

Precision21%

Distance Control21%

Aim19%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Land softly, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Precision24%

Scoring23%

Dispersion17%

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Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring18%

Alignment17%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory18%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Wedge Distance Control

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion27%

Precision17%

Accuracy16%

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Precision Long Irons

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring26%

Aim15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at El Principal

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

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about El Principal

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

How difficult is El Principal for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, El Principal challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at El Principal?

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 Principal?

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 Principal 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 El Principal and how should I play it?

El Principal 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 El Principal 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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