55% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring33%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aberdare Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
210
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Aberdare Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aberdare Golf 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Aberdare Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aberdare Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
aberdaregolfclub@hotmail.co.uk
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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
Aberdare Golf Club, Golf Rd, Aberdare CF44 0RY, UK
Course Description
Aberdare Golf Club is a historic parkland golf club located in Abernant, Aberdare, South Wales. Founded in 1921, it sits on the hillsides overlooking the Cynon Valley and features a mature parkland course with views of the surrounding town and valley. The club offers a welcoming clubhouse, a sunlit patio, a function area and bar for events, and amenities for members and guests, including opportunities for celebrations and functions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Opened
1921
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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 Aberdare Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This par four heavy course with easy ratings puts constant pressure on iron shots to greens followed by clutch putts where misses easily lead to bogeys.
G
Green (Winter) Male Tee
Gender: MalePar 665408 yards4945 metersCR 67.0Bogey 87.4Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.4 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 431 | 419 | 206 | 294 | 396 | 107 | 327 | 148 | 2710 | 314 | 297 | 175 | 355 | 127 | 399 | 459 | 146 | 426 | 2698 | 5408 |
B
Blue Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 633938 yards3601 metersCR 62.9Bogey 87.6Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 42.9 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 334 | 333 | 119 | 164 | 358 | 99 | 245 | 141 | 2073 | 197 | 234 | 143 | 234 | 97 | 185 | 293 | 124 | 358 | 1865 | 3938 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695178 yards4735 metersCR 70.2Bogey 98.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 433 | 336 | 209 | 294 | 390 | 104 | 320 | 136 | 2596 | 301 | 295 | 149 | 360 | 122 | 392 | 412 | 135 | 416 | 2582 | 5178 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aberdare Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started39% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Aberdare Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aberdare Golf 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
38% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring13%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Blue Female tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Blue Female tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
48% match
For Blue Female tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
72% match
For Blue Female tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment21%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Blue Female tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue Female tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision22%
Aim12%
37% match
For Blue Female tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Blue Female tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Blue Female tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
79% match
For Blue Female tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For Blue Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Blue Female tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Blue Female tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Aim18%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim12%
Alignment11%
55% match
For Blue Female tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision32%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim14%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim11%
72% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started47% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Green (Winter) Male tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Aberdare Golf 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 Aberdare Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Aberdare Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Aberdare Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Aberdare Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 110.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aberdare Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4673 yards. The back tees extend to 5408.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aberdare Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Aberdare Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5408.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Aberdare Golf Club and how should I play it?
Aberdare Golf Club 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 Aberdare Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 5408.0 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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