42% match
For Blue Female tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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 Porthcawl Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Porthcawl 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 15%
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.
15.6
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
28.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Porthcawl 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, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Porthcawl Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@royalporthcawl.com
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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
Rest Bay, Porthcawl CF36 3UW, UK
Course Description
Founded in 1891, Royal Porthcawl is one of the most adored and historic clubs in the world. Our revered Links were originally designed by Ramsay Hunter, a Scottish greenkeeper who had earlier laid out Royal St Georges. Inspired by old aerial photography in the Changing Room, today's architect, Martin Ebert, has beautifully reinstated Hunter's naturalised bunkering.The Club is steeped in tradition which forms a huge part of this lasting experience. Once the workmens' quarters in Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee Exhibition in Crystal Palace London, our quaint clubhouse has a timeless feel. The Course has played host to a plethora of Amateur and Professional tournaments over the years. In 1995 journalists claimed a young Tiger was tamed on the Links in a thrilling, star studded Walker Cup. No less than 7 Amateur Championships have been staged here featuring countless modern day icons. The Senior Open Championship was contested over the Links in 2014 and 2017. Sky commentary opened coverage with "Welcome to paradise" - we couldn't sum it up better ourselves. In 2025, the Club is privileged to play host to the AIG Women's Open.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Charles Gibson, R-Ramsay Hunter, J. Simpson
Opened
1891
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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 Porthcawl Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue Female
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant choices on par fives between bold second shots for birdies or safe layups to dodge trouble, with high ratings signaling big trouble for off shots. Precise power unlocks short looks but errors cost strokes repeatedly.
B
Black Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 807137 yards6526 metersCR 81.7Bogey 119.8Slope 155
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.6 · BR 58.9 · Slope 155
Back Nine · CR 41.1 · BR 60.9 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 80 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 451 | 452 | 212 | 611 | 394 | 122 | 474 | 400 | 3490 | 371 | 184 | 575 | 475 | 173 | 476 | 430 | 504 | 459 | 3647 | 7137 |
B
Blue Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 796948 yards6353 metersCR 81.1Bogey 117.4Slope 154
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 58.5 · Slope 153
Back Nine · CR 40.6 · BR 58.9 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 79 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 451 | 445 | 212 | 556 | 394 | 122 | 474 | 400 | 3428 | 361 | 184 | 565 | 435 | 163 | 451 | 430 | 504 | 427 | 3520 | 6948 |
W
White Female Tee
Gender: FemalePar 776580 yards6017 metersCR 79.3Bogey 114.7Slope 150
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.6 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 58.1 · Slope 154
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 77 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 425 | 388 | 200 | 486 | 387 | 119 | 472 | 366 | 3196 | 333 | 180 | 549 | 421 | 150 | 422 | 426 | 493 | 410 | 3384 | 6580 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Porthcawl 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Blue Female tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started50% match
For Blue Female tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Blue Female tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Porthcawl 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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55% match
For Blue Female tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Blue Female tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
82% match
For Blue Female tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
46% match
For Blue Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Blue Female tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Blue Female tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Precision17%
35% match
For Blue Female tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization14%
64% match
For Blue Female tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Blue Female tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For Blue Female tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started72% match
For Blue Female tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue Female tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
63% match
For Blue Female tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim26%
Dispersion15%
43% match
For Black Female tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
49% match
For Black Female tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
65% match
For Black Female tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment22%
83% match
For Black Female tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
Aim18%
40% match
For Black Female tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Green Reading16%
64% match
For Black Female tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Black Female tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
45% match
For Black Female tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Black Female tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started48% match
For Black Female tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For Black Female tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
67% match
For Black Female tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim24%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For Black Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
85% match
For Black Female tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
67% match
For Black Female tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Black Female tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Black Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For Black Female tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision29%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For White Female tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Precision17%
62% match
For White Female tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
69% match
For White Female tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy14%
Dispersion14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started79% match
For White Female tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White Female tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White Female tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Precision20%
42% match
For White Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White Female tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
82% match
For White Female tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For White Female tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
77% match
For White Female tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Aim14%
43% match
For White Female tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment24%
78% match
For White Female tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Porthcawl Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Porthcawl Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club challenges consistency. The slope of 155.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 81.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6858 yards. The back tees extend to 7137.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club?
With a course rating of 81.7 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 Porthcawl Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7137.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Royal Porthcawl Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Porthcawl Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 155.0 and yardage reaching 7137.0 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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