54% match
For WHITE tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Laplaya Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Laplaya Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Laplaya Golf Club, 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 28%Scoring 25%Aim 16%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%
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.
16.2
Average HCP
8.9
Minimum HCP
28.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Laplaya Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Laplaya Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
afindlay@laplayagolf.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
333 Palm River Blvd, Naples, FL 34110, USA
Course Description
La Playa Beach and Golf Club is a private club located in Naples, Florida, offering a unique experience to its members with a range of amenities and activities, including a beach, golf course, spa, fitness center, and more.
private club • beach resort • golf club • spa • fitness • amenities • golf • luxury • resort • membership • coastal • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ernie Smith
Opened
1959
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(83 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Laplaya Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on short par fours and controlled seconds on par fives, building scoring pressure through precision demands and recovery risks on tougher holes.This layout favors patient play avoiding blowups on key challenges while exploiting shorter ones for pars.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725585 yards5107 metersCR 73.3Bogey 104.7Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 309 | 168 | 263 | 337 | 479 | 309 | 378 | 136 | 2817 | 372 | 454 | 105 | 326 | 418 | 131 | 347 | 290 | 325 | 2768 | 5585 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725132 yards4693 metersCR 70.4Bogey 101.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.4 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 290 | 139 | 248 | 313 | 437 | 263 | 359 | 125 | 2574 | 345 | 417 | 97 | 301 | 389 | 121 | 319 | 266 | 303 | 2558 | 5132 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726017 yards5502 metersCR 75.7Bogey 108.5Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | — | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 457 | 337 | 191 | 288 | 362 | 508 | 332 | 402 | 149 | 3026 | 408 | 483 | 112 | 351 | 448 | 154 | 372 | 313 | 350 | 2991 | 6017 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Laplaya Golf Club
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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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim37%
Alignment13%
Precision12%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Laplaya Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Laplaya Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started57% match
For WHITE tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
Precision15%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Scoring17%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment18%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Aim12%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Aim16%
43% match
For GREEN tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started72% match
For GREEN tees
Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Visualization9%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
38% match
For GREEN tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
51% match
For GREEN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
73% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
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Get Started57% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Scoring13%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion16%
24% match
For RED tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
43% match
For RED tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
70% match
For RED tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For RED tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
64% match
For RED tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For RED tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started89% match
For RED tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
70% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
58% match
For RED tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Aim13%
59% match
For RED tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Laplaya Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Laplaya Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Laplaya Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Laplaya Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Laplaya Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5574 yards. The back tees extend to 6017.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Laplaya Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.7 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 Laplaya Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6017.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Laplaya Golf Club 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 Laplaya Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6017.0 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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