52% match
For BLUE tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club, 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 26%Aim 20%Scoring 20%Precision 17%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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
palmaceiacountryclub@pcgc.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
1601 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629, USA
Course Description
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club is a private, historic golf and country club located in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 1916, it offers a championship golf course along with extensive fitness, swimming, and clay tennis facilities, plus multiple dining and social options for members. The club is renowned for hosting the Gasparilla Invitational since 1956 and preserves a tradition of elite golf and family-oriented recreation within a year-round social calendar.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow/Bobby Weed/Donald Ross
Opened
1916
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(392 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where tee shots unlock easy wedges but misses spark bogey threats, with twin par fives adding reach-or-layup tension that heightens score risk.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706229 yards5696 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 321 | 527 | 139 | 322 | 387 | 401 | 165 | 431 | 3076 | 345 | 415 | 435 | 180 | 419 | 337 | 352 | 193 | 477 | 3153 | 6229 |
C
COMBO Tee
Gender: MalePar 706162 yards5635 metersCR 70.8Bogey 95.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 321 | 505 | 139 | 322 | 387 | 374 | 165 | 412 | 3008 | 415 | 398 | 420 | 180 | 398 | 337 | 352 | 177 | 477 | 3154 | 6162 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705931 yards5423 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 314 | 505 | 125 | 309 | 371 | 374 | 154 | 412 | 2929 | 330 | 398 | 420 | 163 | 398 | 317 | 338 | 177 | 461 | 3002 | 5931 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For BLUE tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started61% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Precision11%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Precision13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For BLUE tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
41% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Aim15%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion24%
Aim21%
29% match
For COMBO tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For COMBO tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
72% match
For COMBO tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For COMBO tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For COMBO tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For COMBO tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started18% match
For COMBO tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
41% match
For COMBO tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
27% match
For COMBO tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion18%
72% match
For COMBO tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
67% match
For COMBO tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For COMBO tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For COMBO tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
68% match
For COMBO tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
58% match
For COMBO tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
81% match
For COMBO tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For COMBO tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Trajectory10%
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Get Started61% match
For WHITE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Precision13%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6080 yards. The back tees extend to 6229.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6229.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Palma Ceia Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6229.0 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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