Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palma Real Golf & Beach Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
125
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
Palma Real Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palma Real, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Palma Real
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit flop shot 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palma Real.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rpalma@fonatur.gob.mx
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Facilities
Location
Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, Gro., Mexico
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Opened
1975
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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 Real, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for DORADAS
AZULES Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 432 | 167 | 583 | 348 | 172 | 401 | 569 | 387 | 3455 | 571 | 345 | 438 | 186 | 351 | 350 | 189 | 537 | 469 | 3436 | 6891 |
BLANCAS Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 400 | 143 | 540 | 318 | 162 | 388 | 529 | 364 | 3210 | 538 | 322 | 416 | 171 | 330 | 335 | 154 | 497 | 424 | 3187 | 6397 |
DORADAS Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 379 | 122 | 514 | 303 | 125 | 370 | 509 | 334 | 3001 | 520 | 302 | 391 | 149 | 297 | 310 | 125 | 463 | 350 | 2907 | 5908 |
ROJAS Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.5 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 335 | 115 | 500 | 302 | 117 | 345 | 459 | 305 | 2778 | 475 | 291 | 343 | 149 | 292 | 277 | 125 | 437 | 344 | 2733 | 5511 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palma Real
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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profileFlop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Palma Real
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palma Real. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Palma Real
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 Palma Real
Get answers to common questions about playing Palma Real and what to expect.
How difficult is Palma Real for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Palma Real technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palma Real?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6201 yards. The back tees extend to 6891.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palma Real?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Palma Real and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6891.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Palma Real 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 Palma Real strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6891.0 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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