Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
94
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
Abu Dhabi City Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Abu Dhabi City 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
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 Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi City Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
19th St, Shakhbout Bin Sultan - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Course Description
Located in the Al Mushrif area, in the heart of Abu Dhabi, just 10 minutes from either way- the Corniche or the Exhibition Center on Mussafah Road - Abu Dhabi City Golf Club is a tranquil oasis in one of the Gulf's most beautiful cities.The facility provides members and visitors with a relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle of modern day life. What was once an undeveloped sandy area is now arguably one of the finest recreational retreats in the region. The 9-hole Golf Course offers a challenging game to beginners and experienced players alike, with water coming into play at more than half of the holes, and surprisingly for a 9-hole Course, only two Par 3's. Offering Night Golf at the flood-lit facility adds another benefit and makes it the ideal facility for not just busy business men. Our Mission To make golf accessible to our members and guests by providing an open-minded and welcoming approach to experienced players and beginners alike. To support and sustain the differentiated goals of ardent practice, a relaxing round or the competitive challenge.Our Vision To drive and support the growth of golf by providing the people of Abu Dhabi with the opportunity to participate in a lifetime sport that promotes physical and emotional well being for all ages.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
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 Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Ladies
Back Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 385 | 390 | 150 | 395 | 305 | 170 | 610 | 323 | 3083 | 385 | 410 | 370 | 165 | 420 | 320 | 186 | 630 | 338 | 3224 | 6307 |
Blue / Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 385 | 370 | 150 | 420 | 305 | 170 | 610 | 323 | 3088 | 385 | 410 | 370 | 165 | 395 | 320 | 186 | 630 | 338 | 3199 | 6287 |
Ladies Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 365 | 345 | 130 | 355 | 275 | 145 | 452 | 268 | 2655 | 330 | 375 | 330 | 140 | 325 | 290 | 130 | 530 | 298 | 2748 | 5403 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Abu Dhabi City 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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileVisualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Abu Dhabi City 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Short Game · Sand
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club Open
3/6/2026
Rock League World WAGR Series- Al Hamra Golf Club
3/27/2026
Rock League World WAGR Series- Al Hamra Golf Club
3/27/2026
GEM International Amateur Invitational Golf Tour
10/30/2026
GEM International Amateur Invitational Golf Tour
10/30/2026
RAK Amateur World Junior Golf Championship
12/11/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Abu Dhabi City Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Abu Dhabi City Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Abu Dhabi City Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Abu Dhabi City Golf Club technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5855 yards. The back tees extend to 6307.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Abu Dhabi City Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6307.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Abu Dhabi City Golf 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 Abu Dhabi City Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6307.0 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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