Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Los Delfines Golf & Country Club

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Playa Tambor, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

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Total Programs

14 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

Los Delfines Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Los Delfines, 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 25%Scoring 23%Dispersion 18%Precision 18%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.

14.2

Average HCP

6.9

Minimum HCP

31.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Los Delfines

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Putting27 min

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

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Los Delfines.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@delfines.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

Playa Tambor

Course Description

Delfines Golf Club is a premier golf course and country club located in Tambor, Costa Rica. The facility features a redesigned course by Ulrich Lang, emphasizing dramatic views, improved drainage, and environmentally conscious bunkers that suit the tropical climate. It hosts the largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica and uniquely provides sanctuary for 360 scarlet macaws previously freed from captivity. The club offers open tee times, visitor reservations, and golf experiences in a tropical coastal setting.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1999

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Los Delfines

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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Hit Every Long Putt

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Visualization8%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Open up and fly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills

Alignment28%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy21%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy29%

Distance Control13%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Los Delfines

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Los Delfines. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics26%

Precision20%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills

Distance Control22%

Dispersion21%

Aim17%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Precision20%

Aim18%

Dispersion17%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Set sights, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Aim27%

Distance Control24%

Precision20%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control27%

Trajectory13%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP5 drills

Precision35%

Dispersion32%

Scoring17%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control28%

Accuracy16%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Los Delfines

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 Los Delfines

Get answers to common questions about playing Los Delfines and what to expect.

How difficult is Los Delfines for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Los Delfines 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 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Los Delfines?

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 Los Delfines?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Los Delfines 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 Los Delfines and how should I play it?

Los Delfines 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 Los Delfines 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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