Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Safaa Island Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
103
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
Safaa Island Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Safaa Island, 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 35%Distance Control 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Aim 11%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Safaa Island
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Safaa Island.
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
Oasis Ln
Course Description
Established in 2009, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate-level research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. KAUST is dedicated to advancing science and technology through interdisciplinary research, education and innovation. Curiosity-driven and goal-oriented research is conducted by students, faculty, scientists and engineers to address the world's pressing scientific and technological challenges related to food, water, energy and the environment. The University currently educates and trains over 900 master's and doctoral students supported by an academic community of 150 faculty members, 400 postdocs and 300 research scientists. With 100 nationalities working and living at KAUST, the University brings together people and ideas from all over the world.For more information visit www.kaust.edu.sa
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Safaa Island
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 18 Programs
% match to course practice profileChoose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Alignment30%
Aim20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Safaa Island
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Safaa Island. 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 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
Consistent mid iron length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
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Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading9%
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment17%
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control35%
Visualization24%
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Scoring17%
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Safaa Island
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 Safaa Island
Get answers to common questions about playing Safaa Island and what to expect.
How difficult is Safaa Island for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Safaa Island challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Safaa Island?
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 Safaa Island?
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Safaa Island and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Safaa Island 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 Safaa Island 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.