Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Poinciana Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Naples, Florida, United States of America
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Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

193

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

Cypress Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cypress, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.

17.8
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cypress

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

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

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

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Cypress.

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

1600 Solana Road

Course Description

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is a private, invitation-only club with two impeccably maintained 18-hole golf courses, eight HydroGrid soft tennis courts, two pickleball courts, elegant indoor and outside dining options, a superior bridge program, and an extensive social program. As a Member-owned club, everything at RP is customized to provide our Members with the best experience possible.Whether enjoying a game of golf on our Audubon International Certified courses where tee times are not required or experiencing a gourmet Chef's Table event in the grand Poinciana Room, our "Commitment to Excellence" will be undeniable.

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Course Information

Holes

36

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

David Wallace

Opened

1970

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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 Cypress, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for I V

Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices on par fives between aggression for birdies and safe play to avoid bogeys, while par fours test drive quality for easy pars or tough saves.
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I I I Tee

Gender: FemalePar 726018 yards5503 metersCR 75.7Bogey 106.4Slope 130

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133

Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 127

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544434534364435344453672
Handicap597111713115341016218141268
Yardage445370375304145353472164383301139533714049015031534535847730076018

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cypress

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 45 Programs

% match to course practice profile
74% match
For I V tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
Aim17%

13 Week Flagship Program for Cypress

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cypress. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–34 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–107 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–136 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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69% match
For I V tees

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
56% match
For I V tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment34%
Aim26%
Scoring25%
72% match
For I V tees

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control15%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For I V tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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65% match
For I V tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
80% match
For I V tees

Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
66% match
For I I I tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Aim15%
65% match
For I I I tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

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47% match
For I I I tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For I I I tees

Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
65% match
For I I I tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
72% match
For I I I tees

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%

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71% match
For I V / V tees

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

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
51% match
For I V / V tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
40% match
For I V / V tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
65% match
For I V / V tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
51% match
For I V / V tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
62% match
For I V / V tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For I V / V tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cypress

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

How difficult is Cypress for mid-handicap golfers?

Cypress is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cypress?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5533 yards. The back tees extend to 6018.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cypress?

With a course rating of 75.7 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 Cypress and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6018.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

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

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Cypress strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6018.0 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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