45% match
For yellow tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pontnewydd Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Pontnewydd Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pontnewydd 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 30%Scoring 19%Aim 17%Precision 17%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.
19.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pontnewydd Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pontnewydd Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Cwmbran NP44 1SZ, UK
Course Description
Greenmeadow Golf club is located in the spectacular countryside near Cwmbran, in South Wales. Established in 1981, as a family business, starting with only 9 holes, the Club has grown dramatically, with course and club house expansions. Now boasting a full 18 hole course, in 150 Acres of prime land with breath taking views, and variations in terrain that make the course both highly challenging, and rewarding to play.
golf • golf course • resort • weddings • events • gym • saunas • restaurant • bar • golf club • outdoor sports • recreation • family business
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Peter Richardson
Opened
1981
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(277 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 Pontnewydd Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a tight precision battle on short holes where poor approaches and missed putts pile up bogeys fast because steep slope punishes small errors.You will hit repeated wedges and short irons here.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 685278 yards4826 metersCR 66.7Bogey 92.2Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 45.5 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 334 | 214 | 382 | 193 | 334 | 503 | 178 | 300 | 2723 | 285 | 334 | 214 | 382 | 137 | 315 | 490 | 98 | 300 | 2555 | 5278 |
Y
yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685105 yards4668 metersCR 64.9Bogey 87.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 334 | 207 | 365 | 166 | 294 | 496 | 172 | 294 | 2602 | 274 | 334 | 207 | 365 | 134 | 315 | 482 | 98 | 294 | 2503 | 5105 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704859 yards4443 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.2Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 266 | 334 | 201 | 360 | 163 | 290 | 471 | 163 | 241 | 2489 | 266 | 334 | 201 | 360 | 121 | 290 | 471 | 86 | 241 | 2370 | 4859 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pontnewydd 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
68% match
For yellow tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control13%
9 Week Flagship Program for Pontnewydd Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pontnewydd Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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18% match
For yellow tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
18% match
For yellow tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
59% match
For yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
45% match
For yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started55% match
For yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
77% match
For yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
77% match
For yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
79% match
For yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim23%
Precision23%
61% match
For yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy15%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Precision12%
61% match
For yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
26% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
31% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
46% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics19%
Aim18%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
79% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
48% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Accuracy19%
51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
43% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
75% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pontnewydd Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pontnewydd Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pontnewydd Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pontnewydd Golf Club technically exacting. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 66.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pontnewydd Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5068 yards. The back tees extend to 5278.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pontnewydd Golf Club?
With a course rating of 66.7 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 Pontnewydd Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5278.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Pontnewydd Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Pontnewydd Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 5278.0 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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