Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sta. Elena Golf

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Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines

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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

Makiling Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Makiling, 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 26%Distance Control 25%Precision 18%Trajectory 15%Aim 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.

20.9

Average HCP

11.5

Minimum HCP

37.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Makiling

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Makiling.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Bo Malitlit

Course Description

Sta. Elena Golf Club offers golf facilities with scheduled club tournaments and events, along with online tee time booking. The site notes that tee time and tournament bookings are exclusive to Sta. Elena Golf Club members, indicating a member-focused club experience. It also provides a link to check handicaps through an external portal and a tee time booking tutorial, emphasizing a structured and member-centered golfing environment.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones, Jr.

Opened

1993

Conditions

Green: Bermuda Tiff Eagle

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Makiling

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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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Master touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills

Distance Control41%

Trajectory17%

Dispersion13%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control24%

Aim24%

Scoring19%

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

Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min19 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Precision21%

Distance Control17%

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Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills

Trajectory28%

Mechanics23%

Distance Control17%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Makiling

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

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

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

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

Alignment21%

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Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge

Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min18 HCP7 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control16%

Scoring13%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control18%

Alignment18%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Aim20%

Distance Control17%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Mechanics27%

Precision26%

Trajectory17%

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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Trajectory15%

Distance Control15%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control23%

Dispersion17%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory14%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Makiling

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 Makiling

Get answers to common questions about playing Makiling and what to expect.

How difficult is Makiling for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Makiling technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Makiling?

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 Makiling?

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 Makiling and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Makiling 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 Makiling 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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