73% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Merlin Golf And Country Club (1011216)
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Merlin Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Merlin Golf And Country 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 28%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
20.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
36.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Merlin Golf And Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Merlin Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@treloygolfclub.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
St Eval Road, Mawgan Porth, Newquay TR8 4DN, UK
Course Description
Treloy Golf Club is a scenic 9-hole golf course located just outside Newquay, Cornwall. The club offers an executive-style layout designed by Bob Sandow with manicured greens and bunkering that challenge players of all levels. It is affiliated with the English Golf Union and provides facilities including a driving range, clubhouse, and membership options, catering to both locals and holidaymakers. Treloy emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere, a compact course experience, and convenient access from the A3059.
nine-hole golf • executive golf course • cornwall golf • newquay golf • greens maintenance • club membership • driving range • course tour • golf range • english golf union affiliated • bent grass greens • golf course architecture • family friendly golf • holiday maker golf • local golf in cornwall
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
32
Type
Links
Architect
MRM Sandow
Opened
1991
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⭐4.4(132 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 Merlin Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady pressure from mid-iron choices on par fours and reach decisions on par fives, raising bogey risks on back nine where difficulty climbs. Players face repeated safe versus bold shot calls amid scoring squeezes from uneven nine splits.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716134 yards5609 metersCR 70.6Bogey 92.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 147 | 404 | 466 | 369 | 122 | 449 | 161 | 390 | 390 | 2898 | 475 | 319 | 191 | 374 | 200 | 366 | 483 | 481 | 347 | 3236 | 6134 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725562 yards5086 metersCR 73.3Bogey 100.8Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 51.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 130 | 353 | 418 | 347 | 107 | 418 | 159 | 348 | 374 | 2654 | 393 | 306 | 163 | 358 | 179 | 321 | 457 | 409 | 322 | 2908 | 5562 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736134 yards5609 metersCR 76.8Bogey 106.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 54.5 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 147 | 404 | 466 | 369 | 122 | 449 | 161 | 390 | 390 | 2898 | 475 | 319 | 191 | 374 | 200 | 366 | 483 | 481 | 347 | 3236 | 6134 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725812 yards5314 metersCR 74.8Bogey 103.5Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 366 | 444 | 357 | 118 | 437 | 160 | 379 | 385 | 2788 | 401 | 313 | 179 | 366 | 188 | 333 | 469 | 437 | 338 | 3024 | 5812 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Merlin Golf And Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
45% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
52% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Merlin Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Merlin Golf And Country 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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67% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
58% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started87% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Precision12%
85% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision25%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Accuracy26%
55% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Aim39%
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
56% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision24%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
42% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Accuracy12%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
49% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision21%
Aim16%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Alignment14%
Trajectory10%
69% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
49% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
47% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
57% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Merlin Golf And Country 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 Merlin Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Merlin Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Merlin Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Merlin Golf And Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Merlin Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5848 yards. The back tees extend to 6134.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Merlin Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.8 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Merlin Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6134.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Merlin Golf And Country Club and how should I play it?
Merlin Golf And Country 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 Merlin Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6134.0 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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