Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for San Buenas Golf Resort & Spa
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
San Buenas Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for San Buenas, 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 30%Aim 22%Precision 20%Accuracy 14%Distance Control 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.
18.1
Average HCP
8.1
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for San Buenas
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about San Buenas.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
larry@sbgr.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
San Buenas Golf Resort & Spa
Course Description
San Buenas Golf Resort and Spa ... the first golf course and master planned eco development of its kind in the southern zone of Costa Rica, where the mountains meet the pristine beaches of the Pacific Ocean. In addition to creating the only 18-hole championship golf course in the Southern Pacific Zone, San Buenas Golf Resort is dedicated to preserving the surrounding ecology and community.
golf resort • eco development • championship golf • sustainable tourism • spa services • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Links
Architect
Dan Lavis
Opened
2010
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for San Buenas
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileFinish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Precision27%
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion19%
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
12 Week Flagship Program for San Buenas
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for San Buenas. 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
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Turn into par saves, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy25%
Aim22%
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Distance Control14%
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Accuracy12%
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment28%
Distance Control13%
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Precision19%
Alignment13%
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at San Buenas
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 San Buenas
Get answers to common questions about playing San Buenas and what to expect.
How difficult is San Buenas for mid-handicap golfers?
San Buenas presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at San Buenas?
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 San Buenas?
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 San Buenas and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is San Buenas and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 San Buenas 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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