Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mijas Golf Club

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Mijas, Andalucia, Spain

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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

Los Olivos Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Los Olivos, 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 22%Precision 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 12%

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.

15.3

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

32.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Los Olivos

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Los Olivos.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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direccion@mijasgolf.org

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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

Avenida Louison Bobet. N 1-3 y 5.

Course Description

Mijas Golf is a golf complex located in Málaga on the Costa del Sol, featuring two 18-hole courses, Los Lagos and Los Olivos, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. The club emphasizes high‑quality course maintenance and a full travel and leisure experience, including a restaurant, practice facilities, and a pro shop, with convenient access from nearby Fuengirola and the Mediterranean. It positions itself as a premier golf destination on the Costa del Sol, offering golfing turismo, culture, and gastronomy in a picturesque Andalusian setting.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Opened

1984

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Los Olivos

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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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

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

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Prioritize short putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Precision28%

Aim11%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Los Olivos

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy

Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion16%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control21%

Dispersion17%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control20%

Aim16%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Accuracy29%

Alignment26%

Distance Control17%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

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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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Precision22%

Distance Control20%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision30%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory14%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy

Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Los Olivos

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Los Olivos

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

How difficult is Los Olivos for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Los Olivos challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Los Olivos?

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 Olivos?

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

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

Los Olivos 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 Olivos 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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