41% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws), 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%Alignment 13%
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
10.8
Minimum HCP
36.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)
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
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
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; 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 | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws).
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@mtgc.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
Cilsanws House, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2HN, UK
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Vivian Price & Richard Mathias
Opened
1909
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(56 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 Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws), all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests on compact par fours where tee placement dictates easy wedges or trouble ahead. Reachable par fives add birdie chances but heighten bogey risks from off-line irons amid frequent short par threes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695652 yards5168 metersCR 67.6Bogey 87.1Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.3 · Slope 105
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 344 | 144 | 429 | 291 | 352 | 511 | 251 | 152 | 2831 | 189 | 483 | 308 | 354 | 368 | 348 | 207 | 418 | 146 | 2821 | 5652 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685326 yards4870 metersCR 66.4Bogey 85.2Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 42.8 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 321 | 135 | 415 | 276 | 301 | 502 | 242 | 143 | 2643 | 180 | 474 | 273 | 345 | 359 | 308 | 198 | 409 | 137 | 2683 | 5326 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704680 yards4279 metersCR 66.8Bogey 92.5Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 312 | 85 | 361 | 261 | 270 | 445 | 231 | 144 | 2361 | 117 | 416 | 272 | 275 | 207 | 280 | 198 | 410 | 144 | 2319 | 4680 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Scoring25%
Precision10%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Precision20%
47% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
14 Week Flagship Program for Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws). 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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19% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
71% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
53% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Aim25%
57% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Execute with focus, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring33%
Green Reading11%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Pick your spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
48% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory14%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Hit varying targets, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim12%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
25% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Visualization43%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion11%
74% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
48% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
66% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
52% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Aim12%
67% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)
Get answers to common questions about playing Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) and what to expect.
How difficult is Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) for mid-handicap golfers?
Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 105.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5166 yards. The back tees extend to 5652.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws)?
With a course rating of 67.6 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5652.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) and how should I play it?
Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) is designed as a Parkland 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 Merthyr Tydfil (Cilsanws) strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 105.0 and yardage reaching 5652.0 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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