Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Poinciana Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cypress
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
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.
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I I I Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 370 | 375 | 304 | 145 | 353 | 472 | 164 | 383 | 3011 | 395 | 337 | 140 | 490 | 150 | 315 | 345 | 358 | 477 | 3007 | 6018 |
I V Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 310 | 336 | 279 | 130 | 305 | 410 | 135 | 334 | 2653 | 350 | 312 | 104 | 434 | 121 | 270 | 316 | 320 | 439 | 2666 | 5319 |
I V / V Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 310 | 310 | 279 | 130 | 305 | 376 | 135 | 310 | 2569 | 328 | 278 | 104 | 396 | 121 | 270 | 281 | 294 | 407 | 2479 | 5048 |
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 profileRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Cypress
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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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