43% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bargoed Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Bargoed Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bargoed 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 29%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 13%
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.
17
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bargoed Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bargoed Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Bargoed CF81 9GF, UK
Course Description
Bargoed Golf Club is a Welsh golf facility offering a full-service golfing experience with an on-site lounge, Spike Bar, and a large function room with in-house catering for weddings and events. The club features a well-regarded golf course, practice facilities, and memberships including multiple categories for players of varying ages and commitments. It emphasizes social and corporate events, with in-house event planning and a dedicated function suite, and promotes visitor booking and green fee options. Located in Heolddu, Bargoed, Wales, the club markets itself as more than just a golf course, focusing on hospitality and community engagement.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1910
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(153 reviews)
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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 Bargoed Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a quick-scoring front nine test shifting to back nine grind where par fours repeat tight positioning calls and greens hold birdie risk with bogey traps nearby.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706058 yards5539 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 178 | 503 | 450 | 396 | 395 | 132 | 354 | 321 | 2992 | 150 | 372 | 332 | 163 | 537 | 360 | 408 | 371 | 373 | 3066 | 6058 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705826 yards5327 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.1Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 172 | 491 | 437 | 347 | 381 | 118 | 328 | 321 | 2858 | 134 | 370 | 330 | 140 | 530 | 346 | 400 | 363 | 355 | 2968 | 5826 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725376 yards4916 metersCR 71.7Bogey 99.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 242 | 151 | 449 | 396 | 309 | 338 | 101 | 327 | 313 | 2626 | 128 | 316 | 322 | 126 | 445 | 327 | 390 | 351 | 345 | 2750 | 5376 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bargoed 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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim26%
Dispersion12%
43% match
For Red tees
Open up and fly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bargoed Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bargoed Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
53% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring16%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
53% match
For Red tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
50% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision21%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
83% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment28%
Precision16%
84% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision30%
Scoring21%
51% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
59% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Aim15%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim26%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control17%
Precision11%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control15%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim16%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started56% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim23%
Dispersion11%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bargoed 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 Bargoed Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bargoed Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bargoed Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bargoed Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bargoed Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5717 yards. The back tees extend to 6058.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bargoed Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.6 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 Bargoed Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6058.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bargoed Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Bargoed Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6058.0 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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