Read long breaks, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alexander Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
21
21 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
105
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
Alexander Bay Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alexander Bay 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 Alexander Bay Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Sand Short
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Alexander Bay Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Alexander Bay, 8290, South Africa
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1984
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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 Alexander Bay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue(w)
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 41.7 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 80 | 265 | 420 | 250 | 140 | 250 | 415 | 235 | 2355 | 300 | 80 | 265 | 420 | 250 | 170 | 250 | 415 | 235 | 2385 | 4740 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 85 | 340 | 475 | 355 | 160 | 365 | 465 | 285 | 2885 | 325 | 115 | 300 | 500 | 305 | 170 | 300 | 480 | 355 | 2850 | 5735 |
Blue(w) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 80 | 265 | 420 | 250 | 140 | 250 | 415 | 235 | 2355 | 300 | 80 | 265 | 420 | 250 | 140 | 250 | 415 | 235 | 2355 | 4710 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alexander Bay 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 21 Programs
% match to course practice profilePick a specific spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Alexander Bay Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alexander Bay Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Hit close to hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Alexander Bay 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 Alexander Bay Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Alexander Bay Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Alexander Bay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Alexander Bay Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alexander Bay Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5222 yards. The back tees extend to 5735.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alexander Bay Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.7 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 Alexander Bay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5735.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Alexander Bay 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 Alexander Bay Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5735.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

