Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Palencia Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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.
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.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jkuehn@hamptongolfclubs.com
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Facilities
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
CHAMPION/COMPETITION Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 321 | 169 | 504 | 152 | 386 | 376 | 359 | 518 | 3218 | 386 | 384 | 152 | 537 | 359 | 168 | 397 | 346 | 538 | 3267 | 6485 |
GENTLEMENS Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 300 | 126 | 480 | 133 | 345 | 367 | 326 | 502 | 3002 | 343 | 300 | 134 | 502 | 348 | 145 | 383 | 315 | 524 | 2994 | 5996 |
MIDDLE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 226 | 101 | 462 | 103 | 320 | 360 | 306 | 454 | 2734 | 317 | 295 | 125 | 471 | 316 | 122 | 370 | 307 | 504 | 2827 | 5561 |
TOURNAMENT Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.9 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 331 | 216 | 541 | 179 | 408 | 444 | 396 | 542 | 3526 | 427 | 392 | 185 | 564 | 377 | 171 | 458 | 352 | 571 | 3497 | 7023 |
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
% match to course practice profileRead long breaks, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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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