Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Makai Golf Club at Princeville

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Princeville, Hawaii, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 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

Woods Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woods, 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 30%Distance Control 23%Precision 21%Dispersion 12%Accuracy 11%

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.

16.6

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

32.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Woods

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

Driving Range30 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range43 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Woods.

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

4080 Lei O Papa Road

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Course Description

Princeville Makai Golf Club is a premier public golf facility located on Kauai, Hawaii, featuring the Makai Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and renowned for its oceanfront holes, dramatic cliffs, and lush Hawaiian scenery. The club offers tee times, golf packages, lessons, tournaments, and a range of non-golf activities including Sunset Tours, disc golf, and events in a resort-adjacent setting. With a history of acclaimed rankings and a focus on guest experience and sustainability, it serves both local players and visitors seeking a world-class Hawaiian golf experience.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Opened

1971

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Woods

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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Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Practice line and speed, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills

Precision37%

Scoring33%

Green Reading11%

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Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Distance Control21%

Aim18%

Precision16%

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Vary Landing Spot

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Accuracy15%

Alignment14%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Woods

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Woods. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control33%

Visualization21%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy29%

Precision12%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Alignment35%

Distance Control17%

Accuracy15%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP6 drills

Distance Control38%

Alignment16%

Aim13%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills

Distance Control28%

Alignment25%

Precision14%

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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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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision42%

Dispersion23%

Scoring18%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory17%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Woods

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 Woods

Get answers to common questions about playing Woods and what to expect.

How difficult is Woods for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Woods challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Woods?

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 Woods?

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 Woods and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Woods 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 Woods 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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