Golf is not just about technique. It’s also a game of intelligence, planning, and reading the environment. You might have a flawless swing, but if you don’t know when to take a risk, which club to choose or how to read a slope, you’re likely to end your round feeling frustrated rather than fulfilled. From our experience as golfers, we’ve seen time and time again how a solid strategy can mean the difference between a forgettable round and one that makes you feel unbeatable. And if there’s one place where all of this comes together, it’s Pula Golf Resort.
Here are some key tips to help you sharpen your strategy… and enjoy the game more than ever.
Read the course like a pro
The first — and most important — tip is to look beyond the ball. Before hitting your shot, assess the slope, wind direction, position of hazards, and the firmness of the green. On a technical course like Pula, redesigned by José María Olazábal to challenge even the most seasoned players, this kind of pre-shot reading is essential.
Use that insight to your advantage. Plan your strategy from the very first tee — don’t just play it by ear. This is a course that rewards foresight.
Choose the right club for every shot
It’s not about hitting harder. It’s about hitting smarter. Learn to understand your set of clubs — their distances, trajectories, and nuances. At Pula Golf Resort, with wide landing areas and more protected zones guarded by bunkers or rough, precision often matters more than power.
Getting a professional club fitting or an analysis session on the Trackman Range (the first in Mallorca and the second in Spain) can help you uncover insights about your game that may have gone unnoticed.
Manage risks with a cool head
Birdies are tempting, but sometimes it’s wiser to play for par. Water in front? A tricky bunker behind the green? Unpredictable wind that could ruin your perfect strike? Then don’t push your luck.
Tactical intelligence is about minimising mistakes, not chasing heroic shots. On demanding courses like this one, consistency is often more valuable than a couple of spectacular hits.
Treat every hole like a puzzle
Every hole tells its own story. Some invite you to go on the offensive from the tee, while others reward a conservative, calculated approach. Before you start, review the course layout, identify safe zones and potential trouble spots. Decide whether you need two shots to reach the green, or if it’s worth taking a chance to shorten the distance.
Pro tip? Keep track of your decisions and outcomes. Analysing your strategic performance after the round is as useful as reviewing your technique.
Personalised training: the key for those who truly want to improve
If you’re looking to make a real leap in your game, we highly recommend exploring the personalised training plans at the Pula Golf Academy. With expert multilingual instructors, the academy helps you work precisely on what you need — from course management to swing or putting improvement.
Experience is everything
Improving your strategy also means choosing the right place to play. At Pula Golf Resort, you’re not just playing on a world-class course. You’re staying in a historic finca surrounded by nature, training in cutting-edge facilities, using top technology, and refuelling with farm-to-table cuisine at a restaurant supplied by its very own ecological garden.
Because here, every detail counts. And that, too, is strategy.
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