Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for PGA Village Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Port St. Lucie, Florida, United States of America
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Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

186

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

Ryder Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ryder, 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 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.

15.2
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
26.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ryder

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

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25
Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ryder.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

jterry@pgahq.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

1916 Perfect Drive

Course Description

PGA Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Port St. Lucie, Florida, featuring 54 holes of championship golf designed by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye and operated by the PGA of America. The venue offers thorough PGA Professional instruction, a golf gallery with memorabilia, and various golf experiences for public and member guests. It serves avid golfers and event organizers seeking a resort-style golf retreat in southeast Florida. The club combines multiple courses, instructional programs, and hospitality in a dedicated golf-focused community.

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Course Information

Holes

54

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Fazio

Opened

1996

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4.3(171 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 Ryder, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for M / T

Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly through abundant par fours and solid par threes that pressure scoring. Par fives provide birdie openings but carry bogey traps on the tougher back nine.
M

M / T Tee

Gender: MalePar 716673 yards6102 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.9Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444535344363435443543571
Handicap375151711913114121816821064
Yardage402409394521167525206389418343120539918353138041918452641532426673

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ryder

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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% match to course practice profile

12 Week Flagship Program for Ryder

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ryder. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 34 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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72% match
For M / T tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For M / T tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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52% match
For M / T tees

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For M / T tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For M / T tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control14%

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60% match
For MEDAL tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For MEDAL tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For MEDAL tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%

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57% match
For MEDAL tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For MEDAL tees

Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Precision18%
69% match
For STANDARD tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
76% match
For STANDARD tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
77% match
For STANDARD tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Precision19%
54% match
For STANDARD tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Scoring23%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For STANDARD tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%

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27% match
For STANDARD tees

Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ryder

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 Ryder

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

How difficult is Ryder for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Ryder technically exacting. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ryder?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6404 yards. The back tees extend to 6851.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ryder?

With a course rating of 73.2 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 Ryder and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6851.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Ryder 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 Ryder strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6851.0 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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