57% match
For Red(w) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Goldfields West Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
32
32 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
151
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Goldfields West Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Goldfields West 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 31%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 12%Dispersion 11%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Goldfields West Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Goldfields West Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
goldgold@telkomsa.net
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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
118, Farm Driefontein Gold Mines, Carletonville, 2499, South Africa
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Grimsdell
Opened
1950
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(497 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 Goldfields West Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red(w)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726312 yards5772 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.8Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 469 | 398 | 189 | 464 | 136 | 298 | 440 | 328 | 3092 | 459 | 343 | 467 | 172 | 341 | 455 | 371 | 166 | 446 | 3220 | 6312 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725608 yards5128 metersCR 65.8Bogey 86.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 365 | 352 | 156 | 420 | 117 | 292 | 431 | 318 | 2787 | 335 | 339 | 440 | 134 | 283 | 450 | 358 | 132 | 350 | 2821 | 5608 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726974 yards6377 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.1Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 487 | 416 | 204 | 522 | 154 | 397 | 506 | 380 | 3457 | 483 | 409 | 512 | 184 | 363 | 512 | 390 | 178 | 486 | 3517 | 6974 |
B
Blue(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736312 yards5772 metersCR 75.7Bogey 109.0Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.7 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 469 | 398 | 189 | 464 | 136 | 298 | 440 | 328 | 3092 | 459 | 343 | 467 | 172 | 341 | 455 | 371 | 166 | 446 | 3220 | 6312 |
R
Red(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725608 yards5128 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.8Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 365 | 352 | 156 | 420 | 117 | 292 | 431 | 318 | 2787 | 335 | 339 | 440 | 134 | 283 | 450 | 358 | 132 | 350 | 2821 | 5608 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Goldfields West 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 32 Programs
% match to course practice profile32% match
For Red(w) tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
79% match
For Red(w) tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For Red(w) tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Goldfields West Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Goldfields West Golf Club. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Red(w) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Aim11%
76% match
For Red(w) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Dispersion18%
57% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
41% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Alignment17%
70% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision26%
Scoring19%
33% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
33% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Blue(w) tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Blue(w) tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue(w) tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
82% match
For Blue(w) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
47% match
For Blue(w) tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
40% match
For Blue(w) tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
79% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision21%
Aim17%
57% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
69% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
70% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started86% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
79% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Goldfields West Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Goldfields West Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Goldfields West Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Goldfields West Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Goldfields West Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6291 yards. The back tees extend to 6974.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Goldfields West Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Goldfields West Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6974.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Goldfields West 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 Goldfields West Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6974.0 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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