71% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim25%
Trajectory12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vista Mar Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
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
Vista Mar Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vista Mar Golf Course, 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 25%Precision 24%Aim 19%Distance Control 18%Trajectory 11%
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.
22.1
Average HCP
13.9
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vista Mar Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vista Mar Golf Course.
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
Vista Mar Boulevard, Vista Mar Golf, Beach & Marina, Panama
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. Michael Poellot
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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 Vista Mar Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727100 yards6492 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.1 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 548 | 167 | 494 | 411 | 152 | 454 | 428 | 386 | 408 | 3448 | 520 | 407 | 248 | 459 | 396 | 390 | 247 | 548 | 437 | 3652 | 7100 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725396 yards4934 metersCR 66.4Bogey 88.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 119 | 403 | 316 | 104 | 328 | 334 | 271 | 339 | 2639 | 428 | 321 | 150 | 342 | 318 | 300 | 115 | 449 | 334 | 2757 | 5396 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726412 yards5863 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 150 | 462 | 389 | 138 | 404 | 405 | 354 | 390 | 3161 | 488 | 389 | 184 | 411 | 360 | 352 | 153 | 516 | 398 | 3251 | 6412 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725928 yards5421 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.6Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 436 | 136 | 438 | 365 | 116 | 363 | 379 | 334 | 369 | 2936 | 461 | 340 | 172 | 367 | 348 | 319 | 140 | 476 | 369 | 2992 | 5928 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725396 yards4934 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 119 | 403 | 316 | 104 | 328 | 334 | 271 | 339 | 2639 | 428 | 321 | 150 | 342 | 318 | 300 | 115 | 449 | 334 | 2757 | 5396 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vista Mar Golf Course
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For White tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control11%
36% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring16%
Mechanics13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Vista Mar Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vista Mar Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
53% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
28% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
64% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Precision16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Aim14%
Alignment12%
58% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
63% match
For Red tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision29%
Aim12%
41% match
For Red tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
44% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
46% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy27%
Precision12%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
75% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
2026
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Panama
Junior Tour Winter 1
4/17/2026
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Junior Tour Winter 1
4/17/2026
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women
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APAGOLF National Team Cup
7/18/2026
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All Ages
men
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APAGOLF National Team Cup
7/18/2026
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All Ages
women
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Junior Tour Elite 5
10/3/2026
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Junior
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Junior Tour Elite 5
10/3/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Mar Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Vista Mar Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Vista Mar Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Vista Mar Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vista Mar Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6248 yards. The back tees extend to 7100.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vista Mar Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Vista Mar Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7100.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Vista Mar Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Vista Mar Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7100.0 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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