Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Santa Ana Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

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

Star/Tamaya Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Star/Tamaya, 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 28%Precision 21%Distance Control 21%Aim 14%Trajectory 14%

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.

20.5

Average HCP

10.3

Minimum HCP

37.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Star/Tamaya

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]

Stop the ball past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

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.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Star/Tamaya.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@santaanagolf.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

288 Prairie Streetar Road

Course Description

Santa Ana Golf Club, Inc. is one of the several Santa Ana Pueblo Tribal enterprises. It consists of Santa Ana Golf Club, Twin Warriors Golf Club, Prairie Star Restaurant & Wine Bar, Wind Dancer Bar & Grill and Atush at Twin Warriors. The Pueblo of Santa Ana is a Native American tribe with reservation lands that include a strip of New Mexico's fertile Rio Grande valley. The members of Santa Ana, the Tamayame (the name of the people in our Keres language), have lived in their present location approximately sixteen miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since at least the early 1500s. Since the early 1980s the Pueblo has actively pursued a strategy of developing tribal enterprises, seeing economic independence as crucial to maintaining and safeguarding their traditional concepts and values.We invite you to enhance your visit by enjoying our Pueblo Partners, the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel and the Hyatt Regency Tamaya, just minutes from the courses.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ken Killian

Opened

1991

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Star/Tamaya

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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Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Read long breaks, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min10 HCP5 drills

Distance Control46%

Visualization43%

Dispersion11%

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Pace Putts To Hole

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment22%

Precision12%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy21%

Alignment15%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Star/Tamaya

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Star/Tamaya. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Perfect woods arc, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills

Precision26%

Trajectory23%

Scoring18%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring21%

Aim20%

Accuracy18%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Accuracy24%

Distance Control11%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control31%

Visualization25%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills

Alignment34%

Scoring33%

Aim19%

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Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision19%

Trajectory18%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy24%

Precision18%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Keep within 6 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP5 drills

Dispersion34%

Precision26%

Distance Control10%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics34%

Precision31%

Trajectory28%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Star/Tamaya

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 Star/Tamaya

Get answers to common questions about playing Star/Tamaya and what to expect.

How difficult is Star/Tamaya for mid-handicap golfers?

Star/Tamaya 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Star/Tamaya?

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 Star/Tamaya?

With a course rating of 70 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 Star/Tamaya and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Star/Tamaya and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Star/Tamaya 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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