Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golf de Royan Maine Gaudin
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
Royan Maine Gaudin Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royan Maine Gaudin, 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 Royan Maine Gaudin
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royan Maine Gaudin.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfderoyan@wanadoo.fr
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Facilities
Location
7, rue de la Palmyre
Course Description
Golf de Royan is a coastal 18-hole golf course located in Saint-Palais-sur-Mer, Charente-Maritime, France. Designed amid the Coubre forest, the course winds through pines and natural dunes, offering a distinctive seaside golf experience. The club provides education programs, a golf school, and a restaurant, with year-round hospitality and a pro shop for golf equipment. It also features a comprehensive calendar of competitions and events and offers online teetime bookings and membership options nearby Royan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royan Maine Gaudin
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 profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Royan Maine Gaudin
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royan Maine Gaudin. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How close can you get? Challenge your short game limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Sand
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Royan Maine Gaudin
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 Royan Maine Gaudin
Get answers to common questions about playing Royan Maine Gaudin and what to expect.
How difficult is Royan Maine Gaudin for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Royan Maine Gaudin technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royan Maine Gaudin?
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 Royan Maine Gaudin?
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 Royan Maine Gaudin 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 Royan Maine Gaudin and how should I play it?
Royan Maine Gaudin 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 Royan Maine Gaudin 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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