65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Neath Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
220
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
Neath Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Neath 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Neath Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Flop | 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 flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Flop | 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 flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Neath Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@neathgolfclub.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
Cwmbach Rd, Cadoxton, Neath SA10 8AH, UK
Course Description
Neath Golf Club is a historic golf facility in Cadoxton, Neath, Wales, founded in 1934. The club features a classic James Braid designed heathland course that uses the natural Welsh landscape, including trees, heather, and dry stone walls, to create a challenging but scenic golfing experience. It offers visitor and member play, a pro shop, clubhouse amenities, and hosts open competitions and club events in the Welsh mountains region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Mountain
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1934
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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 Neath Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure where iron placement decides pars versus bogeys, paired with par fives that reward position but bite on loose seconds. Elevated slope keeps every drive and approach under scoring tension.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 726576 yards6013 metersCR 72.2Bogey 97.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 136 | 404 | 487 | 173 | 379 | 395 | 419 | 349 | 3239 | 361 | 344 | 525 | 458 | 145 | 379 | 377 | 189 | 559 | 3337 | 6576 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726468 yards5914 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.3Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 497 | 136 | 316 | 487 | 173 | 379 | 395 | 419 | 349 | 3151 | 361 | 344 | 505 | 458 | 145 | 379 | 377 | 189 | 559 | 3317 | 6468 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726363 yards5818 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 132 | 310 | 484 | 166 | 372 | 392 | 413 | 345 | 3108 | 356 | 333 | 499 | 446 | 139 | 372 | 372 | 184 | 554 | 3255 | 6363 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725276 yards4824 metersCR 70.9Bogey 99.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 98 | 292 | 459 | 123 | 268 | 353 | 358 | 300 | 2629 | 241 | 285 | 415 | 404 | 116 | 278 | 328 | 121 | 459 | 2647 | 5276 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Neath 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring14%
Dispersion11%
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%
59% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Neath Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Neath 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
71% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim29%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion27%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
57% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Visualization12%
64% match
For Championship tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For Championship tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For Championship tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Aim11%
72% match
For Championship tees
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started70% match
For Championship tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
40% match
For Championship tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
42% match
For Championship tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
28% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
54% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory14%
Aim11%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
38% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started37% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring27%
64% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
72% 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%
76% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started47% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Neath Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Neath Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Neath Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Neath Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Neath Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5926 yards. The back tees extend to 6576.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Neath Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Neath Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6576.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Neath Golf Club and how should I play it?
Neath Golf Club is designed as a Mountain 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 Neath Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6576.0 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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