Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Ponce de Leon.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
71
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ponce de Leon, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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300 Ponce de Leon Drive
Hot Springs Village is a large, gated resort-style community in Arkansas’s Ouachita Mountains, spanning 40.7 square miles. It offers year-round recreation including nine golf courses, eleven lakes with boating and fishing, over 20 miles of walking trails, and more than 200 clubs and activities, attracting residents from across the United States and beyond. The village also features many MLS-listed homes ranging from affordable townhomes to waterfront retreats, with a mix of rentals and real estate services serving the HSV area.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Clark
Opened
1991
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ponce de Leon hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ponce de Leon hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Ponce de Leon hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Ponce de Leon hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 13 Programs
% match to course practice profilePick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ponce de Leon. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Short Game · Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Pitch
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Ponce de Leon and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Ponce de Leon 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 72.
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.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Ponce de Leon 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.
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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