47% match
For White Female tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glyn Abbey Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Glyn Abbey Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glyn Abbey 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
20.8
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
36.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glyn Abbey Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glyn Abbey 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
Kidwelly SA17 4LB, UK
Course Description
Ashburnham is a historic golf club located in Burry Port, South Wales, near Llanelli. The club boasts a prestigious championship links course that has hosted numerous professional and amateur events and is regarded as one of Wales’ top courses. It offers visitor play, member benefits, and corporate and social events, with a focus on traditional Welsh golf heritage. The club maintains a rich history and high-quality greens, inviting players to experience championship golf in Carmarthenshire.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
J. H. Taylor
Opened
1894
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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 Glyn Abbey Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Female
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing careful iron choices on dominant par fours where stray drives spark bogey risks, amplified by tough par fives that test positioning and recovery under pressure.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706202 yards5671 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 318 | 357 | 183 | 352 | 357 | 447 | 162 | 441 | 3094 | 387 | 448 | 214 | 309 | 494 | 153 | 323 | 437 | 343 | 3108 | 6202 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755407 yards4944 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.4 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 289 | 327 | 154 | 319 | 320 | 404 | 126 | 333 | 2634 | 362 | 361 | 183 | 277 | 422 | 126 | 301 | 421 | 320 | 2773 | 5407 |
W
White Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756202 yards5671 metersCR 75.1Bogey 108.1Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.1 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 477 | 318 | 357 | 183 | 352 | 357 | 447 | 162 | 441 | 3094 | 387 | 448 | 214 | 309 | 494 | 153 | 323 | 437 | 343 | 3108 | 6202 |
Y
Yellow Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745980 yards5468 metersCR 74.3Bogey 106.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.5 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 303 | 346 | 172 | 340 | 342 | 430 | 150 | 427 | 2970 | 375 | 439 | 200 | 294 | 483 | 143 | 311 | 431 | 334 | 3010 | 5980 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glyn Abbey 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For White Female tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For White Female tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
68% match
For White Female tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Glyn Abbey Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glyn Abbey 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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Get Started53% match
For White Female tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
70% match
For White Female tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion18%
Aim15%
67% match
For White Female tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
38% match
For Yellow Female tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
62% match
For Yellow Female tees
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Yellow Female tees
Pick your spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Yellow Female tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
44% match
For Yellow Female tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Yellow Female tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Yellow Female tees
Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Yellow Female tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim17%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Yellow Female tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow Female tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Yellow Female tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Yellow Female tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
54% match
For Yellow Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Yellow Female tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Yellow Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Precision13%
64% match
For Yellow Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision18%
Accuracy11%
61% match
For Yellow Female tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
48% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring15%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring33%
Distance Control10%
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Get Started44% match
For Red tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Alignment10%
60% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
75% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
68% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion19%
70% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy13%
Precision13%
65% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
16% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
37% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Trajectory17%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glyn Abbey Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Glyn Abbey Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Glyn Abbey Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Glyn Abbey Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glyn Abbey Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5804 yards. The back tees extend to 6202.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glyn Abbey Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Glyn Abbey Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6202.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Glyn Abbey Golf Club and how should I play it?
Glyn Abbey Golf Club is designed as a Links 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 Glyn Abbey Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6202.0 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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