33% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Durban
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
237
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
Royal Durban Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Durban, 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
Scoring 29%Distance Control 20%Precision 20%Aim 16%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.
22.6
Average HCP
13.1
Minimum HCP
35.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Durban
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Durban.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rdgc@global.co.za
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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
7 Mitchell Cres, Greyville, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Robert Grimsdell
Opened
1892
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⭐4.3(1138 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 Royal Durban, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (w) Re-Rate 1
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736505 yards5948 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.3Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 145 | 420 | 410 | 490 | 160 | 455 | 395 | 275 | 3160 | 520 | 295 | 175 | 480 | 155 | 425 | 405 | 415 | 475 | 3345 | 6505 |
W
White Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726548 yards5987 metersCR 71.6Bogey 93.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 148 | 422 | 410 | 492 | 173 | 439 | 398 | 295 | 3187 | 520 | 296 | 179 | 476 | 158 | 425 | 404 | 418 | 476 | 3352 | 6548 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 736675 yards6104 metersCR 72.5Bogey 96.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 150 | 425 | 410 | 495 | 185 | 475 | 405 | 295 | 3250 | 530 | 305 | 185 | 480 | 165 | 450 | 405 | 425 | 480 | 3425 | 6675 |
Y
Yellow Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726786 yards6205 metersCR 72.7Bogey 95.6Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 153 | 428 | 412 | 535 | 189 | 481 | 405 | 305 | 3323 | 528 | 304 | 190 | 481 | 176 | 447 | 416 | 433 | 483 | 3458 | 6786 |
B
Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725974 yards5463 metersCR 75.0Bogey 105.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 148 | 403 | 392 | 453 | 154 | 407 | 336 | 272 | 2916 | 491 | 296 | 154 | 416 | 145 | 394 | 356 | 366 | 430 | 3048 | 5974 |
B
Blue(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735945 yards5436 metersCR 75.2Bogey 107.0Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 145 | 405 | 390 | 455 | 150 | 405 | 335 | 270 | 2905 | 490 | 295 | 150 | 415 | 140 | 390 | 360 | 365 | 435 | 3040 | 5945 |
P
Pink(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735590 yards5111 metersCR 73.0Bogey 103.8Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.9 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 120 | 340 | 350 | 415 | 115 | 405 | 330 | 270 | 2695 | 485 | 285 | 145 | 415 | 135 | 385 | 290 | 340 | 415 | 2895 | 5590 |
W
White (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726548 yards5987 metersCR 77.7Bogey 110.0Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 148 | 422 | 410 | 492 | 173 | 439 | 398 | 295 | 3187 | 520 | 296 | 179 | 476 | 158 | 425 | 404 | 418 | 476 | 3352 | 6548 |
Y
Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726786 yards6205 metersCR 79.0Bogey 111.0Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 55.6 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 153 | 428 | 412 | 535 | 189 | 481 | 405 | 305 | 3323 | 528 | 304 | 190 | 481 | 176 | 447 | 416 | 433 | 483 | 3458 | 6786 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Durban
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring13%
82% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
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Get Started64% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Royal Durban
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Durban. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Hit Intended Line
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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21% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
51% match
For White (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
33% match
For Blue(w) tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Blue(w) tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
48% match
For Blue(w) tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Visualization21%
68% match
For Blue(w) tees
Chip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
52% match
For Blue(w) tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
21% match
For Blue(w) tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
69% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
21% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
58% match
For Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring17%
Mechanics15%
68% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment25%
Aim19%
70% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
51% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
60% match
For Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Pink(w) tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Pink(w) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
71% match
For Pink(w) tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
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Get Started80% match
For Pink(w) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Pink(w) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For Pink(w) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory12%
Precision11%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Precision12%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
25% match
For White Re-Rate 1 tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For White Re-Rate 1 tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For White Re-Rate 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started78% match
For White Re-Rate 1 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For White Re-Rate 1 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For White Re-Rate 1 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
62% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim41%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
30% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
43% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
49% match
For Yellow Re-Rate 1 tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Durban
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Durban and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Durban for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Royal Durban challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 79.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Durban?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6188 yards. The back tees extend to 6786.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Durban?
With a course rating of 79.0 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 Royal Durban and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6786.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Royal Durban and how should I play it?
Royal Durban 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.
What features make Royal Durban strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6786.0 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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