Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Santa Maria Golf & Country Club

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Marbella, Andalucia, Spain

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Santa María Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Santa María, 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 23%Precision 22%Aim 14%Dispersion 13%

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.

18.7

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

32.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Santa María

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Santa María.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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caddymaster@santamariagolfclub.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

Carretera Cadiz

Course Description

Santa Maria Golf & Country Club is a golf facility located in Marbella on the Costa del Sol, offering an 18-hole course designed to provide a challenging yet enjoyable experience for both members and visitors. The club emphasizes its seaside views, exclusive yet welcoming environment, and a social atmosphere with on-site dining and facilities. It serves local residents and tourists, with online reservations and membership options highlighted on the site.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Antonio Garcia Garrido

Opened

1991

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Santa María

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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Control Distance

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills

Precision24%

Aim21%

Dispersion17%

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Hit Intended Line

Pick line and commit, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control23%

Alignment10%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Santa María

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Santa María. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Hit Intended Line

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Precision Short Irons

Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills

Scoring40%

Precision27%

Dispersion13%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Alignment30%

Distance Control24%

Precision14%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills

Distance Control34%

Aim17%

Alignment14%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy28%

Distance Control20%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills

Distance Control20%

Aim18%

Precision16%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Accuracy22%

Distance Control21%

Alignment16%

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Make Par Around the Green

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Aim25%

Distance Control21%

Alignment16%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory18%

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Control woods height, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Trajectory23%

Precision20%

Scoring20%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP5 drills

Precision35%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Santa María

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 Santa María

Get answers to common questions about playing Santa María and what to expect.

How difficult is Santa María for mid-handicap golfers?

Santa María is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Santa María?

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 Santa María?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Santa María and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Santa María 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 Santa María 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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