52% match
For Red tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion39%
Accuracy23%
Scoring13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Builth Wells
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Builth Wells Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Builth Wells, 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 27%Precision 22%Scoring 20%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Builth Wells
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: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Builth Wells.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@builthwellsgolf.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
Golf Links Rd, Builth Wells LD2 3NF, UK
Course Description
Builth Wells Golf Club is a historic golf destination in mid Wales, established in 1923 and operating an 18-hole parkland course since 1986/1987 after expanding from nine holes. The course leverages natural features such as woodland, ponds, and the River Chewfri, offering a two-nines layout that rewards accuracy over distance. Located on Golf Links Road in Builth Wells, Powys, the club emphasizes a full fixtures schedule for men’s, ladies’, and junior sections, with a clubhouse and events program for members and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Opened
1923
Google 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 Builth Wells, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a birdie-fest test packed with short par fours and par threes that pressure iron placement and putts for low scores while risking bogeys on misses.
B
Blue Male Junior Tee
Gender: MalePar 644356 yards3983 metersCR 61.6Bogey 82.0Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 40.7 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 41.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 288 | 285 | 359 | 138 | 311 | 105 | 218 | 131 | 2159 | 310 | 140 | 278 | 336 | 322 | 108 | 212 | 109 | 382 | 2197 | 4356 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 665238 yards4790 metersCR 66.0Bogey 88.6Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 325 | 362 | 390 | 149 | 437 | 227 | 340 | 161 | 2739 | 320 | 147 | 288 | 432 | 365 | 136 | 303 | 121 | 387 | 2499 | 5238 |
B
Blue Female Junior Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664356 yards3983 metersCR 66.0Bogey 91.3Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 288 | 285 | 359 | 138 | 311 | 105 | 218 | 131 | 2159 | 310 | 140 | 278 | 336 | 322 | 108 | 212 | 109 | 382 | 2197 | 4356 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695232 yards4784 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.9Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 318 | 362 | 389 | 138 | 427 | 239 | 341 | 161 | 2725 | 349 | 147 | 305 | 437 | 368 | 106 | 292 | 107 | 396 | 2507 | 5232 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Builth Wells
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control44%
Dispersion12%
Trajectory10%
59% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring19%
Trajectory16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Builth Wells
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Builth Wells. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
36% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
81% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
75% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
84% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring12%
53% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
53% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
81% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Feel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Aim17%
65% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim25%
Dispersion16%
52% match
For Blue Female Junior tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
48% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
79% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
46% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Blue Male Junior 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 Started69% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
66% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
56% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision20%
Scoring13%
76% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
75% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion20%
Precision16%
49% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy17%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue Male Junior tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy25%
Visualization14%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim31%
Alignment13%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Builth Wells
Get answers to common questions about playing Builth Wells and what to expect.
How difficult is Builth Wells for mid-handicap golfers?
Builth Wells presents a demanding test. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Builth Wells?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4797 yards. The back tees extend to 5238.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Builth Wells?
With a course rating of 66.0 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Builth Wells and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5238.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Builth Wells and how should I play it?
Builth Wells 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 Builth Wells strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5238.0 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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