Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Porto Santo Golf

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal

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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Porto Santo Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Porto Santo, 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 25%Precision 21%Scoring 20%Alignment 16%Aim 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.

17.5

Average HCP

8.3

Minimum HCP

35.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Porto Santo

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Porto Santo.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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rececao@portosantogolfe.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

Rua Dr. Nuno Silvestre F.

Course Description

Porto Santo Golfe is a prestigious golf course on Porto Santo Island, Madeira, Portugal, designed by Severiano Ballesteros. The course features 18 holes with unique, carefully crafted layouts and strategic bunkers, including a signature par-5 18th with a lagoon and S-shaped bunker. It highlights the Amen Corner concept on holes 13 to 15, offering demanding precision and spectacular views. The club blends natural beauty with a challenging yet rewarding round of golf, attracting enthusiasts to the Porto Santo destination.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Severiano Ballesteros

Opened

2004

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Porto Santo

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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Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

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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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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills

Distance Control33%

Precision15%

Dispersion15%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Aim17%

Trajectory14%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Porto Santo

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Porto Santo. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

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Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Center green hits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min20 HCP7 drills

Dispersion36%

Precision23%

Scoring13%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Aim27%

Distance Control21%

Scoring18%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment22%

Accuracy15%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Alignment26%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy18%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion14%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Accuracy22%

Scoring22%

Distance Control15%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Porto Santo

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Porto Santo

Get answers to common questions about playing Porto Santo and what to expect.

How difficult is Porto Santo for mid-handicap golfers?

Porto Santo presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Porto Santo?

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 Porto Santo?

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.

How long is Porto Santo and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Porto Santo and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Porto Santo 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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