Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf de La Cité Verte
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
85
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
La Cité Verte Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for La Cité Verte, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for La Cité Verte
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about La Cité Verte.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
laciteverte@hagetmau.fr
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Facilities
Location
Place de Tordesillas
Course Description
The Complexe d'Entrainement Sportif International d'Hagetmau is a premier high-performance sports training center located on a 30-hectare site in the Cité Verte of Hagetmau, Landes. It offers modern infrastructures designed to support elite national and international training camps and competition preparation across multiple disciplines. Open year-round, the facility hosts national bodies, international and regional clubs, and individual athletes, providing both indoor and outdoor training environments along with an aquatics centre, tennis and wellness facilities, and meeting spaces. The site focuses on developing high-performance athletes while maintaining a calm, specialized environment for conditioning and preparation.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
27
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for La Cité Verte
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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for La Cité Verte
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for La Cité Verte. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at La Cité Verte
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Coupe de Classement
3/11/2026
Comp tition de classement
3/13/2026
Coupe Sweetspot
3/14/2026
Coupe de Classement 3
3/18/2026
Coupe de Classement 2
3/18/2026
Coupe de Classement 4
3/25/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about La Cité Verte
Get answers to common questions about playing La Cité Verte and what to expect.
How difficult is La Cité Verte for mid-handicap golfers?
La Cité Verte is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 La Cité Verte?
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 La Cité Verte?
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 La Cité Verte 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 La Cité Verte and how should I play it?
La Cité Verte 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 La Cité Verte 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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