Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Palencia Club

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St. Augustine, FL, United States
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

202

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

The Palencia Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Palencia 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%

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.

16.4
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Palencia Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel 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.

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Strengths Discovery
Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Strengths Discovery

Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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 The Palencia Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

jkuehn@hamptongolfclubs.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

600 Palencia Club Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32095, USA

Course Description

Palencia, created by international real estate developer Hines, resembles the community-oriented designs of places like historic St. Augustine and San Marco. Different from other master-planned communities in Northeast Florida, Palencia has a full range of world-class amenities. Palencia 's recreational amenities include golf, tennis, three swimming pools, a fitness center, athletic fields, pocket parks as well as a 30-acre park system interconnected by a series of boardwalks and fitness trails. Families enjoy being a part of this multi-faceted, unique natural environment.

private golf club • golf course • arthur hills design • st. augustine golf • intracoastal waterway • membership opportunities • weddings and banquets • dining venues • clubhouse • golf lessons • women's golf association • men's golf association • tournaments • outings • facility amenities • master-planned community • real estate development • recreational amenities • community design • nature trails • fitness facilities

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest

Opened

2002

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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 The Palencia Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for TOURNAMENT

Tee Insight:This course plays like a testing par four series that pressures iron accuracy and drive safety on every turn, with par fives adding reach decisions but high ratings underscoring error costs across the round.
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CHAMPION/COMPETITION Tee

Gender: MalePar 726485 yards5930 metersCR 72.6Bogey 98.1Slope 138

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443534445364435434453672
Handicap317111315519741618102146128
Yardage433321169504152386376359518321838638415253735916839734653832676485

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Palencia 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 48 Programs

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69% match
For TOURNAMENT tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy14%
Dispersion13%

15 Week Flagship Program for The Palencia Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Palencia Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–113 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–157 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

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75% match
For TOURNAMENT tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
43% match
For TOURNAMENT tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For TOURNAMENT tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%

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25% match
For GENTLEMENS tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
46% match
For GENTLEMENS tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
72% match
For MIDDLE tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For MIDDLE tees

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%

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55% match
For MIDDLE tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For MIDDLE tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
68% match
For MIDDLE tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For MIDDLE tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment13%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For MIDDLE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision26%
Scoring17%
72% match
For MIDDLE tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Alignment20%

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68% match
For CHAMPION/COMPETITION tees

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For CHAMPION/COMPETITION tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim30%
Alignment20%
45% match
For CHAMPION/COMPETITION tees

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For CHAMPION/COMPETITION tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
43% match
For CHAMPION/COMPETITION tees

Eliminate Three-Putts

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Palencia Club

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 The Palencia Club

Get answers to common questions about playing The Palencia Club and what to expect.

How difficult is The Palencia Club for mid-handicap golfers?

The Palencia Club presents a demanding test. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Palencia Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6292 yards. The back tees extend to 7023.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Palencia Club?

With a course rating of 75.1 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 The Palencia Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 7023.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is The Palencia 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 The Palencia Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 7023.0 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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