Practice Programs

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Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, United States of America

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Total Programs

12 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

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Santa Maria/Nina Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santa Maria/Nina, 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 33%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 17%Precision 13%Trajectory 10%

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.

17.1

Average HCP

9.8

Minimum HCP

31.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Santa Maria/Nina

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

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Santa Maria/Nina.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

110 Iniciador Way

Course Description

Hot Springs Village is a large, gated resort-style community in Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains, spanning 40.7 square miles. It offers year-round recreation including nine golf courses, eleven lakes with boating and fishing, over 20 miles of walking trails, and more than 200 clubs and activities, attracting residents from across the United States and beyond. The village also features many MLS-listed homes ranging from affordable townhomes to waterfront retreats, with a mix of rentals and real estate services serving the HSV area.

gated community • golf courses • recreational lakes • walking trails • waterfront homes • lakefront living • club and activity networks • resort lifestyle • Arkansas ouachita mountains • MLS listings • family-friendly amenities • community events • retiree communities • lakeside properties • gated neighborhoods • real estate services hsv • homes for sale hsv • vacation rentals hsv • hsv animal welfare volunteers • planned community • resort community • retirement community • lakes and boating • fishing • home listings • real estate services • homeowners association • ouachita mountains • residential community

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ault, Clark & Associates

Opened

2006

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Santa Maria/Nina

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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Control Distance

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring15%

Trajectory14%

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See Shot Before Hit

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy24%

Visualization21%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Santa Maria/Nina

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santa Maria/Nina. 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par from Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring25%

Accuracy18%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy19%

Aim14%

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

Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills

Scoring50%

Distance Control32%

Visualization18%

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Save Par from Fringe

Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Scoring40%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy16%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Accuracy19%

Scoring19%

Distance Control14%

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Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Control Long Iron Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Maria/Nina

Get answers to common questions about playing Santa Maria/Nina and what to expect.

How difficult is Santa Maria/Nina for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Santa Maria/Nina challenges consistency. 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 Santa Maria/Nina?

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 Santa Maria/Nina?

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 Santa Maria/Nina and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Santa Maria/Nina 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 Santa Maria/Nina 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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