67% match
For Green/Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for PGA National Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
The Estates Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Estates, 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%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%Precision 15%
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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Estates
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Estates.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
John.Gardner@pga-resorts.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
400 Avenue of the Champions
Course Description
PGA National Resort is a premier golf destination located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. It is known for its rich golf tradition and has hosted prestigious events like the Ryder Cup and PGA Championship. The resort features six championship golf courses, including The Champion Course, which is famous for the challenging "Bear Trap" holes, and The Fazio Course, named in honor of designer Tom Fazio.In addition to exceptional golf facilities, PGA National Resort offers luxury accommodations and world-class wellness amenities. The resort provides an exclusive membership club, making it an ideal choice for golf enthusiasts and those seeking a high-end vacation experience. With its combination of top-notch golf and luxury services, PGA National Resort attracts a diverse clientele, including professional golfers and international visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
90
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Karl Litten
Opened
1983
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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 The Estates, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green/Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady precision track where short par fours demand repeated iron control and select tough par fives test restraint to avoid big numbers.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725484 yards5015 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 338 | 141 | 311 | 375 | 309 | 325 | 151 | 459 | 2726 | 146 | 298 | 326 | 290 | 145 | 504 | 309 | 303 | 437 | 2758 | 5484 |
G
Green/Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725177 yards4734 metersCR 65.0Bogey 85.9Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.1 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 247 | 125 | 295 | 358 | 309 | 325 | 128 | 425 | 2529 | 142 | 298 | 326 | 290 | 105 | 450 | 309 | 303 | 425 | 2648 | 5177 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 724009 yards3666 metersCR 59.2Bogey 76.8Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.3 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 38.5 · Slope 95
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 201 | 204 | 120 | 225 | 286 | 210 | 225 | 128 | 330 | 1929 | 120 | 245 | 250 | 210 | 105 | 350 | 240 | 230 | 330 | 2080 | 4009 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726095 yards5573 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 353 | 183 | 385 | 440 | 315 | 359 | 160 | 522 | 3048 | 155 | 330 | 390 | 315 | 153 | 532 | 364 | 311 | 497 | 3047 | 6095 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Estates
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Green/Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization24%
73% match
For Green/Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
74% match
For Green/Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Estates
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Estates. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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71% match
For Green/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Green/Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started67% match
For Green/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Green/Red tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Green/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Green/Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
78% match
For Green/Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
61% match
For Green/Red tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
26% match
For Green tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
15% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Green tees
Work together for contact, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
62% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Green tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
30% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
64% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
66% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment15%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
52% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy31%
Visualization12%
66% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Estates
Get answers to common questions about playing The Estates and what to expect.
How difficult is The Estates for mid-handicap golfers?
The Estates is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Estates?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5052 yards. The back tees extend to 6095.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Estates?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 The Estates and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6095.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is The Estates and how should I play it?
The Estates 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 The Estates strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6095.0 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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