Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Real Golf Club de San Sebastian

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San Sebastian, Pais Vasco, Spain

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Total Programs

15 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

Real San Sebastion Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Real San Sebastion, 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

Scoring 26%Aim 21%Precision 20%Distance Control 18%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.

22.8

Average HCP

14.3

Minimum HCP

37.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Real San Sebastion

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Real San Sebastion.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

rgcss@golfsansebastian.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

Chalet Borda-Gain, Barrio Jaizubia, Barrio Jaizubi

Course Description

Real Golf Club de San Sebastián is a historic golf club founded in 1910, located in Hondarribia (Guipúzcoa) near the Jaizkibel hills and the Bidasoa estuary, just minutes from San Sebastián's airport. The club features an 18-hole, par-71 championship course set over 50 hectares of natural terrain, with traditional facilities and a restaurant, emphasizing a tranquil, exclusive golf experience. It highlights a deep link to Basque history and notable figures like José María Olazábal, reflecting a storied golfing heritage in the Basque Country. The venue offers comprehensive amenities, catering to players and visitors seeking high-quality golf amid natural surroundings and regional gastronomy.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

José Maria Olazábal

Opened

1994

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Real San Sebastion

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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Keep Par Safe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim35%

Scoring20%

Alignment14%

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Close from Tough Lie

Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Aim30%

Precision30%

Alignment13%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision19%

Mechanics15%

Accuracy13%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Real San Sebastion

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Real San Sebastion. 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 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control34%

Visualization21%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring27%

Alignment23%

Distance Control18%

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Visualize the perfect sand shot, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Accuracy35%

Alignment13%

Distance Control13%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Aim35%

Alignment18%

Distance Control18%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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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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Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills

Trajectory26%

Scoring21%

Precision18%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Real San Sebastion

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

Spain

Campeonato Jaizkibel 2026

7/24/2026

Stroke

WAGR

All Ages

men

Open for registration

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Spain

Campeonato Jaizkibel 2026

7/24/2026

Stroke

WAGR

All Ages

women

Open for registration

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Spain•18 holes

Match España - Francia Juvenil 2026

10/31/2026

Match Play

Real Federación Española de Golf

Competiciones de Alto Nivel

all

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Real San Sebastion

Get answers to common questions about playing Real San Sebastion and what to expect.

How difficult is Real San Sebastion for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Real San Sebastion technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Real San Sebastion?

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 Real San Sebastion?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Real San Sebastion and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Real San Sebastion 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 Real San Sebastion 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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