64% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aberdovey Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Aberdovey Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aberdovey 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 18%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.
20.7
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Aberdovey Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aberdovey Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sec@aberdoveygolf.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
Station road, Aberdovey LL35 0RT, UK
Course Description
Aberdovey Golf Club is a historic golf club located at the edge of Snowdonia National Park at the mouth of the Dovey Estuary in Wales. The championship golf course is among the top-rated in the UK and Ireland, renowned for its scenic links and strong links to Welsh golfing history. Established in 1892, the club hosts national events including the Welsh Seniors Championship and offers a traditional Welsh golfing experience with renowned hospitality. The club's setting in mid-Wales combines challenging play with iconic views in an area known for its natural beauty and historic significance.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
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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 Aberdovey Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating mid-iron tests on par fours with steady pressure, escalating on the demanding back nine where long holes amplify risks from off-line shots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716535 yards5976 metersCR 72.5Bogey 95.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 335 | 167 | 399 | 201 | 402 | 508 | 335 | 160 | 2950 | 416 | 411 | 150 | 538 | 398 | 504 | 289 | 430 | 449 | 3585 | 6535 |
B
Blue (Female) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674720 yards4316 metersCR 68.4Bogey 96.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 166 | 77 | 300 | 129 | 283 | 379 | 234 | 127 | 2063 | 338 | 245 | 98 | 414 | 326 | 325 | 240 | 342 | 329 | 2657 | 4720 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755860 yards5358 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.5 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 280 | 136 | 355 | 174 | 323 | 460 | 309 | 150 | 2597 | 416 | 331 | 136 | 494 | 371 | 427 | 272 | 402 | 414 | 3263 | 5860 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aberdovey 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
89% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
55% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Aberdovey Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aberdovey Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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19% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
61% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy15%
Alignment13%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
55% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
65% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy14%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
85% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Precision16%
61% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
42% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion26%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
66% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Precision12%
48% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
19% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
44% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control28%
Trajectory11%
57% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Precision10%
69% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
56% match
For Blue (Female) tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy27%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdovey Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Aberdovey Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Aberdovey Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Aberdovey Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aberdovey Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5628 yards. The back tees extend to 6535.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aberdovey Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Aberdovey Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6535.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Aberdovey Golf Club and how should I play it?
Aberdovey 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 Aberdovey Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6535.0 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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