Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Pontardulais.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
81
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pontardulais, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Everything you need to know about Pontardulais.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Allt-Y-Graban Road
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Links
Architect
F.G. Thomas
Opened
2010
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Pontardulais hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pontardulais hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pontardulais hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pontardulais hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pontardulais hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileAlign putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pontardulais. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Flop
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Pontardulais and what to expect.
Players often find Pontardulais technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Pontardulais 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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