Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Santa Maria Golf & Country Club
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Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
75
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
9
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
5
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+3 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 30%Scoring 27%Precision 16%Trajectory 12%Aim 12%
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.
14.8
Average HCP
8.3
Minimum HCP
28.9
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 María.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mordonez@santamariapanama.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
Corredor Sur
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Course Description
Santa María is a luxury residential urbanization in Panama City offering homes and apartments with world-class amenities. The development features a 284-hectare golf course, a private country club, a luxury hotel and a village center, creating a cohesive living experience for residents and guests. It positions itself as an upscale, private community with marina-like vistas and exclusive surroundings. Located in Panama City, Panama, the project emphasizes refined living, golf, and resort-style amenities within a curated master-planned community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Nicklaus Design
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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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Showing 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Precision12%
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
12 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 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Match Clubface to Target
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stick Chip Close To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim20%
Trajectory17%
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision22%
Distance Control10%
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
Set up par or better, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Trajectory14%
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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. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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 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 María and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Santa María and how should I play it?
Santa María is designed as a Parkland layout. 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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