Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Porthmadog Golf Club

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Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Porthmadog Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Porthmadog, 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 29%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Trajectory 14%Dispersion 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.

Average HCP

10.4

Minimum HCP

32.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Porthmadog

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range30 min

Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Porthmadog.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

Morfa Bychan

Course Description

Porthmadog Golf Club is a historic golf club and course located in Morfa Bychan, near Porthmadog, Wales. Established in 1905 by James Braid, it is a traditional links course with the front nine heathland and back nine links, offering stunning coastal and Snowdonia views. The club provides facilities including buggies, electric trolleys, practice grounds, and a putting green, with a clubhouse and dormitory accommodation on site for guests. Visitors can access various golfing and non-golfing activities in the surrounding area, including nearby attractions such as Snowdonia and Portmeirion.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

James Braid

Opened

1905

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Porthmadog

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 Mental Image to Result

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Visualization21%

Accuracy20%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Precision38%

Aim24%

Distance Control11%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control22%

Trajectory13%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Porthmadog

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Porthmadog. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Match Mental Image to Result

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring20%

Distance Control16%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Distance Control36%

Alignment17%

Precision13%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring23%

Dispersion19%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Long Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Porthmadog

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 Porthmadog

Get answers to common questions about playing Porthmadog and what to expect.

How difficult is Porthmadog for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Porthmadog technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Porthmadog?

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.

What is considered a good score at Porthmadog?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Porthmadog and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Porthmadog and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Porthmadog strategically challenging?

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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