58% match
For Red(w) tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Aim11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Garden Route Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
91
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
Garden Route Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Garden Route 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
Scoring 32%Precision 20%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 14%Dispersion 12%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Garden Route Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Garden Route Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
1 Barkhuizen Dr, King George Park, George, 6529, South Africa
Course Description
The Kingswood Golf Estate is situated in George on the Garden Route . It comprises of an 18 hole golf course that has been open for play since December 2007. It is one of the must play courses in the golf mecca of South Africa. Kingswood offers spectacular views of the beutiful Outeniqua mountains and has Fancourt Links and the George Golf Club as its neighbours.Please call 0861727170 to book a game or to enquire about property sales. (ZA only) (=2744 8020700)We look forward to seeing you at Kingswood Golf Estate, George, Garden Route, South Africa.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Danie Obermeyer
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(560 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 Garden Route Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red(w)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 592732 yards2498 metersCR 52.8Bogey 66.4Slope 73
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 26.4 · BR 33.3 · Slope 74
Back Nine · CR 26.4 · BR 33.1 · Slope 72
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 59 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 118 | 132 | 129 | 101 | 189 | 163 | 178 | 256 | 95 | 1361 | 113 | 129 | 120 | 103 | 186 | 157 | 171 | 249 | 143 | 1371 | 2732 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 643922 yards3586 metersCR 60.2Bogey 76.9Slope 90
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 38.4 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 38.5 · Slope 88
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 237 | 190 | 133 | 101 | 277 | 215 | 261 | 304 | 197 | 1915 | 235 | 239 | 148 | 103 | 284 | 207 | 269 | 325 | 197 | 2007 | 3922 |
R
Red(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 602732 yards2498 metersCR 54.9Bogey 73.8Slope 80
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 27.4 · BR 36.7 · Slope 79
Back Nine · CR 27.5 · BR 37.1 · Slope 81
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 118 | 132 | 129 | 101 | 189 | 163 | 178 | 256 | 95 | 1361 | 113 | 129 | 120 | 103 | 186 | 157 | 171 | 249 | 143 | 1371 | 2732 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Garden Route 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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Red(w) tees
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started62% match
For Red(w) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
80% match
For Red(w) tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
15 Week Flagship Program for Garden Route Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Garden Route 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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53% match
For Red(w) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
76% match
For Red(w) tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring51%
Distance Control29%
Visualization20%
54% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
26% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
79% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
53% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
33% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Garden Route 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 Garden Route Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Garden Route Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Garden Route Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Garden Route Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 90.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 60.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Garden Route Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3327 yards. The back tees extend to 3922.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Garden Route Golf Club?
With a course rating of 60.2 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 Garden Route Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3922.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Garden Route 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 Garden Route Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 90.0 and yardage reaching 3922.0 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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