Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
64
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
El Gouna Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for El Gouna, 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 31%Distance Control 27%Precision 17%Trajectory 12%Dispersion 10%
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.
22.2
Average HCP
12.9
Minimum HCP
36.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for El Gouna
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about El Gouna.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf.club@elgouna.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
Marina El Gouna
Course Description
Orascom Development Holding (ODH), the Group holding company headquartered in Switzerland, is a leading developer of fully integrated destinations; featuring hotels, private villas and apartment compounds, leisure facilities, outdoor offerings such as golf courses and marinas and all necessary infrastructures. Over several decades ODH has developed many global destinations. The company's diversified portfolio of destinations is spread over seven jurisdictions; Egypt, Switzerland, Montenegro, Oman, UAE, United Kingdom and Morocco.The Group currently operates ten destinations; five in Egypt (El Gouna, Taba Heights, Byoum, Makadi Heights and Harram City), The Cove in the United Arab Emirates, Jebel Sifah and Hawana Salalah in Oman, Luštica Bay in Montenegro and Andermatt in Switzerland. Orascom Development is listed in the SIX Swiss Exchange. ODH currently owns a land bank of 100.2 million sqm and 32 hotels with a total number of 6,756 rooms.Orascom Development Egypt (ODE) a subsidiary of ODH is an integrated developer of resort towns in Egypt. ODE currently owns a land bank of 45.7 million sqm distributed over four Destinations; El Gouna on the Red Sea Coast, Taba Heights in the Sinai Peninsula and Makadi Heights in the Red Sea district, and Byoum in Al Fayoum.El Gouna had started as one man's search to find the most beautiful spot on the seaside to build a house and small boat jetty.Twenty five years ago Samih Sawiris, chairman of Orascom Development, El Gouna's parent company, found that beautiful spot, conveniently located just north of Hurghada on the west coast of the Red Sea. It wasn't long before Sawiris' friends, struck by the splendor of the azure waters and dramatic backdrop of mountains, asked to join him, and the town slowly blossomed into the vibrant community that it is today.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Fred Couples, Gene Bates
Opened
1999
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for El Gouna
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 profileMix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Scoring12%
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
11 Week Flagship Program for El Gouna
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for El Gouna. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
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Get StartedWork together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment28%
Distance Control15%
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory14%
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at El Gouna
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 El Gouna
Get answers to common questions about playing El Gouna and what to expect.
How difficult is El Gouna for mid-handicap golfers?
El Gouna 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 El Gouna?
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 El Gouna?
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 El Gouna 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 El Gouna and how should I play it?
El Gouna 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 El Gouna 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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