Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Marbella Club Golf Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Benahavis, Andalucia, Spain

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Marbella Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Marbella, 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 28%Precision 24%Distance Control 20%Dispersion 15%Accuracy 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.

21.5

Average HCP

11.5

Minimum HCP

35.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Marbella

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

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Easy

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Marbella.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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reserv.golf@marbellaclub.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

Carretera de Benahavis, KM 3.7

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Dave Thomas

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Marbella

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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Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing

Fly over bunker, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Aim31%

Scoring18%

Alignment16%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring28%

Alignment19%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Marbella

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

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Mixed

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

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Week 7≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control25%

Scoring23%

Accuracy21%

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

Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization23%

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Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control32%

Visualization22%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

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

Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring37%

Dispersion31%

Precision23%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics18%

Scoring15%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision30%

Mechanics22%

Aim14%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision29%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control18%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Marbella

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 Marbella

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

How difficult is Marbella for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Marbella 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Marbella?

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 Marbella?

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 Marbella 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 Marbella and how should I play it?

Marbella 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 Marbella 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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