Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf de Joyenval
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Retz Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Retz, 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Accuracy 16%Trajectory 15%
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.
22.7
Average HCP
14.3
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Retz
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Retz.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
joyenval@golfdejoyenval.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
Chemin de la Tuilerie
Course Description
À 20 minutes à l'ouest de Paris, sur la commune de Chambourcy, le golf de Joyenval est un club privé haut de gamme unique en France.Créé en 1992 par Gaëtan Mourgue d'Algue, champion de France à de nombreuses reprises et fondateur du célèbre Trophée Lancôme, le golf doit ses deux parcours de 18 trous à Robert Trent Jones Sr, légendaire architecte américain et père de l'architecture golfique moderne.Situés sur un site historique classé, ancien domaine de chasse des rois de France, les deux tracés possèdent chacun leur identité. Le parcours de Marly répond aux exigences sportives du club en proposant un challenge réel et une grande diversité de jeu. Le parcours de Retz, bordé par le Rû de Buzot, permet aux golfeurs de tous niveaux d'évoluer dans des décors naturels exceptionnels changeants au fil des saisons.Au pied d'un club-house moderne pensé pour toute la famille avec de nombreux équipements de détente (notamment un jacuzzi, une piscine et une salle de sport), ces parcours différents et complémentaires résument à eux seuls la philosophie du golf de Joyenval : un club créé pour les amoureux du golf et réalisé en pleine harmonie avec la nature environnante. Pour maintenir la qualité des parcours tout au long de l'année, une vingtaine de jardiniers se chargent quotidiennement de leur entretien sous la direction du greenkeeper Laurent Cussac. Robert Trent Jones II, consultant pour le Club, aide quant à lui à perpétuer l'héritage de son père, qui avait vu en Joyenval « un grand golf, un site exceptionnel, un merveilleux morceau de terre à sculpter, et un passé ».Aujourd'hui dirigé par Nicolas Blactot, le golf de Joyenval offre aux joueurs des conditions privilégiées. Il ne compte ainsi qu'un nombre limité de membres afin de les accueillir de façon optimale, avec par exemple la possibilité de se lancer dans une partie à tout moment sans avoir à réserver un départ, un avantage extrêmement rare pour un golf situé si près de Paris.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Retz
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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% match to course practice profileLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Precision14%
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Get StartedPerfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
13 Week Flagship Program for Retz
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Retz. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring20%
Trajectory15%
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Retz
Get answers to common questions about playing Retz and what to expect.
How difficult is Retz for mid-handicap golfers?
Retz 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 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Retz?
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 Retz?
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 Retz 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 Retz and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Retz 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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