Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf de la Sainte-Baume

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Total Programs

15 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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la Sainte-Baume Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for la Sainte-Baume, 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 20%Precision 17%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

29.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for la Sainte-Baume

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about la Sainte-Baume.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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saintebaume@opengolfclub.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

2664 Route de Brignoles

Course Description

Situé, à Nans les Pins, au cœur de la Provence verte, entre Aix en Provence, Marseille, Brignoles et Toulon, le Golf Sainte Baume offre un cadre unique et incomparable, de renommée internationale.Le parcours 18 Trous - PAR 72 de 5982 mètres - conçu en 1988, au pied du majestueux massif de la Sainte-Baume, par Robert Berthet, dispose d'un environnement paisible et typiquement provençal, prisé pour la qualité exceptionnelle de son patrimoine botanique.Dans cet écrin de nature préservée, le dessin du parcours, sur un terrain vallonné, s'accorde et souligne les caractéristiques paysagères du site intégrant restanques, ruisseaux, garrigue sauvage, pins, plantes aromatiques et chênes verts. Départs en surplomb, greens surélevés et encore obstacles d'eau offrent un jeu attractif, varié et ouvert à tous les niveaux.Le Golf de la Sainte Baume appartient à la chaîne Resonance Golf Collection.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Berthet

Opened

1988

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for la Sainte-Baume

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment20%

Scoring20%

Aim18%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Aim17%

Distance Control15%

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13 Week Flagship Program for la Sainte-Baume

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for la Sainte-Baume. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory13%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring49%

Distance Control30%

Visualization21%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control20%

Scoring15%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Aim36%

Scoring24%

Alignment19%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min14 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring23%

Trajectory16%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring27%

Precision22%

Dispersion18%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy24%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics26%

Trajectory20%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at la Sainte-Baume

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about la Sainte-Baume

Get answers to common questions about playing la Sainte-Baume and what to expect.

How difficult is la Sainte-Baume for mid-handicap golfers?

la Sainte-Baume presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at la Sainte-Baume?

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 Sainte-Baume?

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 la Sainte-Baume and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is la Sainte-Baume and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Sainte-Baume 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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