Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Penha Longa Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Monastery Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Monastery, 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 22%Scoring 21%Precision 21%Aim 19%Alignment 13%

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.

18.4

Average HCP

8.9

Minimum HCP

34.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Monastery

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Monastery.

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

Estrada da Lagoa Azul

Course Description

Located within a 545-acre national Park on the southern Sintra Mountains, Penha Longa Resort is a breathtakingly beautiful location which encompasses a luxurious hotel, a nineteenth century palace originally founded as a monastery in the fourteenth century, 27 spectacular golf holes set within historic ruins and a stunning Spa and Wellness center. Once the retreat for the Portuguese Royal Family, Penha Longa lies just 16 miles (30 minutes drive) from downtown Lisbon, or a ten-minute drive from the beaches of Estoril and Cascais.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Kyle Phillips

Opened

1995

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Monastery

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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Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision37%

Aim22%

Dispersion16%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring22%

Distance Control19%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring19%

Trajectory19%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Monastery

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Monastery. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 15–16≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring28%

Precision18%

Dispersion13%

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Pick Landing Spot

Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Accuracy33%

Distance Control26%

Alignment21%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Set sights, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Aim33%

Scoring22%

Accuracy15%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring21%

Distance Control17%

Aim16%

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

Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Distance Control30%

Precision24%

Aim17%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

Aim17%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Monastery

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 Monastery

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

How difficult is Monastery for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Monastery 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 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Monastery?

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 Monastery?

With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Monastery 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 Monastery and how should I play it?

Monastery 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 Monastery 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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