Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riviera Cancun Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Cancún, ROO, Mexico

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Total Programs

25 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

120

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Riviera Cancun Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riviera Cancun, 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%Precision 22%Distance Control 21%Aim 15%Trajectory 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.

17.8

Average HCP

10.4

Minimum HCP

30.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Riviera Cancun

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Riviera Cancun.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Blvd. Kukulcan, Cancún, Q.R., Mexico

Course Description

Palace Resorts is a luxury all-inclusive resort chain offering upscale beachfront properties in Mexico and Jamaica. The brand emphasizes premium vacation experiences across multiple destinations, including Cancun, Los Cabos, Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Jamaica, with a mix of family-friendly and couples-focused properties. Guests can expect five-star accommodations, extensive entertainment, spas, and high levels of service designed for luxury vacations. Palace Resorts operates primarily in the Caribbean and Mexican coastlines, delivering resort experiences under the Palace umbrella.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Tropical

Architect

Jack Nicklaus

Opened

2008

Conditions

Fairway: Paspalum • Green: Paspalum

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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 Riviera Cancun, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

AZULES Tee

Gender: MalePar 726519 yards5961 metersCR 71.7Bogey 97.9Slope 141

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 144

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 137

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	5	3	4	4	4	3	5	36	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	4	5	36	72
Handicap	5	11	1	17	9	13	7	15	3	—	12	14	18	10	2	16	4	8	6	—	—
Yardage	410	380	504	127	380	301	401	165	493	3161	377	395	171	396	495	171	407	449	497	3358	6519

BLANCAS Tee

Gender: MalePar 726200 yards5669 metersCR 70.4Bogey 95.4Slope 135

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 137

Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132

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	5	3	4	4	4	3	5	36	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	4	5	36	72
Handicap	5	11	1	17	9	13	7	15	3	—	12	14	18	10	2	16	4	8	6	—	—
Yardage	348	343	479	113	375	293	371	144	488	2954	365	375	156	390	480	162	398	435	485	3246	6200

NEGRAS Tee

Gender: MalePar 727060 yards6456 metersCR 74.6Bogey 102.4Slope 150

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 146

Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.1 · Slope 153

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	5	3	4	4	4	3	5	36	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	4	5	36	72
Handicap	5	11	1	17	9	13	7	15	3	—	12	14	18	10	2	16	4	8	6	—	—
Yardage	433	415	535	148	428	326	412	189	529	3415	401	430	188	427	541	196	458	474	530	3645	7060

ROJAS Tee

Gender: FemalePar 724913 yards4492 metersCR 69.6Bogey 99.8Slope 128

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 131

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	5	3	4	4	4	3	5	36	4	4	3	4	5	3	4	4	5	36	72
Handicap	5	11	1	17	9	13	7	15	3	—	12	14	18	10	2	16	4	8	6	—	—
Yardage	309	274	397	71	284	268	275	107	437	2422	238	292	128	268	405	115	313	343	389	2491	4913

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riviera Cancun

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 25 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

29% match

For ROJAS tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

65% match

For ROJAS tees

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Aim23%

Distance Control20%

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Save Par On Every Approach

65% match

For ROJAS tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Precision23%

Accuracy13%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

58% match

For ROJAS tees

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Riviera Cancun

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riviera Cancun. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink More Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

64% match

For ROJAS tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Land Within 2 Feet

71% match

For ROJAS tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

64% match

For ROJAS tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion20%

Distance Control14%

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Make Par Around the Green

53% match

For NEGRAS tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring37%

Alignment20%

Aim19%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

67% match

For NEGRAS tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Aim23%

Scoring23%

Accuracy15%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

43% match

For NEGRAS tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy30%

Aim19%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game

60% match

For NEGRAS tees

Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min24 HCP6 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics15%

Scoring14%

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Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

42% match

For AZULES tees

Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Sink More Putts Accurately

64% match

For AZULES tees

Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

76% match

For AZULES tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim20%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

71% match

For AZULES tees

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Make Par Around the Green

62% match

For AZULES tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring38%

Alignment25%

Aim15%

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Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

59% match

For AZULES tees

Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills

Trajectory34%

Precision26%

Mechanics18%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

62% match

For AZULES tees

Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills

Precision33%

Scoring16%

Mechanics15%

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

59% match

For AZULES tees

Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?

48% match

For BLANCAS tees

Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment20%

Accuracy19%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

27% match

For BLANCAS tees

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Pick Landing Spot

42% match

For BLANCAS tees

Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Accuracy34%

Distance Control23%

Scoring19%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

76% match

For BLANCAS tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory17%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

64% match

For BLANCAS tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

60% match

For BLANCAS tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Riviera Cancun

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Riviera Cancun

Get answers to common questions about playing Riviera Cancun and what to expect.

How difficult is Riviera Cancun for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Riviera Cancun challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 150.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riviera Cancun?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5986 yards. The back tees extend to 7060.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Riviera Cancun?

With a course rating of 74.6 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 Riviera Cancun and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 7060.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.

What type of course is Riviera Cancun and how should I play it?

Riviera Cancun is designed as a Tropical 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 Riviera Cancun strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 7060.0 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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