67% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Maesteg Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Maesteg Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Maesteg 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Maesteg Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
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) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Maesteg Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@maesteg-golf.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
Mt Pleasant, Neath Rd, Maesteg CF34 9PR, United Kingdom
Course Description
Maesteg Golf Club is a historic golf venue located in Mount Pleasant, Maesteg, South Wales. The James Braid-designed course offers a challenging layout with scenic views and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and members alike. The club also hosts private hire events, weddings, and social functions, with a restaurant operating hours mid-day to evening and facilities available for hire. Located near the M4 with easy access from Swansea and Cardiff/Bridgend, it emphasizes hospitality and inclusivity for golfers of all abilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1912
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(164 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 Maesteg Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with constant short par four decisions where drives set birdie chances but longer par fours and fives raise bogey risks if off line. Par threes add quick pressure for steady irons into greens.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695889 yards5385 metersCR 68.5Bogey 90.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 368 | 148 | 373 | 450 | 158 | 273 | 459 | 169 | 2676 | 373 | 488 | 300 | 180 | 518 | 374 | 183 | 338 | 459 | 3213 | 5889 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695623 yards5142 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.1Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 353 | 146 | 337 | 411 | 140 | 258 | 447 | 158 | 2515 | 359 | 481 | 276 | 177 | 511 | 367 | 167 | 320 | 450 | 3108 | 5623 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714973 yards4547 metersCR 70.0Bogey 98.4Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 308 | 143 | 337 | 417 | 122 | 255 | 376 | 153 | 2366 | 350 | 417 | 226 | 165 | 353 | 334 | 137 | 251 | 374 | 2607 | 4973 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Maesteg 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Maesteg Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Maesteg Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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80% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
59% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started41% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Scoring18%
Mechanics13%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory26%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
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%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
49% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Aim12%
46% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision29%
Alignment17%
84% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
19% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
64% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Precision21%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Trajectory14%
60% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control31%
Aim12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Maesteg 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 Maesteg Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Maesteg Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Maesteg Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Maesteg Golf Club technically exacting. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Maesteg Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5431 yards. The back tees extend to 5889.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Maesteg Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.5 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 Maesteg Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5889.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Maesteg Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Maesteg Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5889.0 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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