Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mactan Island Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Lapu Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

17 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+6 more

Mactan Island Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mactan Island, 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 29%Distance Control 20%Precision 20%Aim 16%Trajectory 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.

18.8

Average HCP

11.2

Minimum HCP

32.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Mactan Island

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Mactan Island.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mactan Island

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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Stop Missing Short Putts

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Land Close To Pin

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills

Aim31%

Scoring25%

Alignment23%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Mactan Island

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mactan Island. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Dispersion23%

Scoring18%

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Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Fade or draw wedges, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills

Scoring37%

Trajectory23%

Distance Control20%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control27%

Visualization20%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision20%

Aim18%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring20%

Distance Control16%

Precision13%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Alignment32%

Distance Control22%

Aim21%

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Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone

Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision39%

Distance Control23%

Aim13%

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Save Par From Fringe

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control19%

Scoring19%

Dispersion14%

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Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills

Distance Control41%

Scoring29%

Accuracy12%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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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 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills

Trajectory33%

Scoring24%

Distance Control19%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Mactan Island

Get answers to common questions about playing Mactan Island and what to expect.

How difficult is Mactan Island for mid-handicap golfers?

Mactan Island 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 Mactan Island?

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 Mactan Island?

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 Mactan Island and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Mactan Island 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 Mactan Island 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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