63% match
For SILVER tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Santa Lucia River Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Santa Lucia River Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santa Lucia River Club, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Accuracy 18%Aim 18%Precision 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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Santa Lucia River Club
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Santa Lucia River Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
eguttman@santaluciariverclub.net
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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
3325 SE Ballantrae Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952, United States
Course Description
Santa Lucia River Club is a non-equity Private Golf and Country Club conveniently located in Port Saint Lucie minutes North of Downtown Stuart and Jensen Beach and in close proximity to the Treasure Coast Mall, area schools, hospitals and beaches.Secluded within the gated community of Ballantrae, residency is not required for membership. Our friendly club staff takes pride in providing first class service while members make new memories with friends and family. The par-72 Jack Nicklaus Signature Design golf course winds its way among the wetlands and pine uplands alongside the St. Lucie River making it the striking centerpiece of this breath-taking 402-acre sanctuary. Providing picturesque mile wide views of the Saint Lucie River, "The Nicklaus Grille" is open daily for lunch to members and their guests and select evenings for dinner. Other amenities include Har-Tru clay tennis courts, heated swim facilities and fitness center. The unique and tranquil setting adds a truly rewarding experience each and every day for club members. Currently accepting new members, membership information may be found on the Santa Lucia River Club website.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1992
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(74 reviews)
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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 Santa Lucia River Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with constant tee shot positioning demands on mixed par four lengths and reachable par fives, creating steady mid-range approach pressures, while back nine toughness heightens bogey avoidance risks through amplified hole challenges.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: MalePar 726480 yards5925 metersCR 73.1Bogey 99.1Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 487 | 160 | 386 | 535 | 399 | 378 | 337 | 204 | 3215 | 509 | 381 | 397 | 536 | 173 | 389 | 356 | 165 | 359 | 3265 | 6480 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724901 yards4481 metersCR 69.8Bogey 100.4Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 251 | 404 | 94 | 279 | 464 | 297 | 279 | 237 | 120 | 2425 | 416 | 259 | 291 | 430 | 101 | 308 | 310 | 105 | 256 | 2476 | 4901 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725191 yards4747 metersCR 71.5Bogey 102.8Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 17 | — | 6 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 408 | 99 | 305 | 470 | 301 | 285 | 246 | 146 | 2517 | 423 | 304 | 295 | 466 | 124 | 325 | 326 | 112 | 299 | 2674 | 5191 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Santa Lucia River Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For SILVER tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
57% match
For SILVER tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control32%
Dispersion20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Santa Lucia River Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santa Lucia River Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For SILVER tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
32% match
For SILVER tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
52% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Trajectory19%
Alignment15%
45% match
For SILVER tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min29 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
71% match
For SILVER tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started62% match
For SILVER tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment12%
Aim12%
60% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
71% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
62% match
For SILVER tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
42% match
For RED tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
58% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim38%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
41% match
For RED tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For RED tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision24%
Scoring17%
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Get Started76% match
For RED tees
Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Precision14%
70% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
72% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
66% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
45% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim31%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For RED tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
67% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
72% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
56% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
27% match
For GREEN tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started70% match
For GREEN tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
45% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For GREEN tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
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Get Started77% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Santa Lucia River Club
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United States
Florida Point Series #8 (Port St. Lucie)
7/4/2026
Tournament
Florida Point Series #8 (Port St. Lucie)
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Lucia River Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Santa Lucia River Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Santa Lucia River Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Santa Lucia River Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Santa Lucia River Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5690 yards. The back tees extend to 6480.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Santa Lucia River Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Santa Lucia River Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6480.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Santa Lucia River Club 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 Santa Lucia River Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6480.0 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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