Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal St David's Golf Club
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Royal St. David's Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal St. David's, 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 27%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 16%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.
15.2
Average HCP
7.8
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal St. David's
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal St. David's.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@royalstdavids.co.uk
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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
Royal St David's Golf Club
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Architect
H. Finch-Hatton
Opened
1894
Google Reviews
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal St. David's
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring29%
Visualization16%
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Royal St. David's
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal St. David's. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get StartedPrecision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Precision17%
Trajectory14%
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control29%
Aim10%
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Precision21%
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Aim16%
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment15%
Aim11%
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim18%
Sand from longer range, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision28%
Visualization15%
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Precision10%
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Precision12%
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring22%
Accuracy12%
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading15%
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Get StartedHit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal St. David's
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal St. David's and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal St. David's for mid-handicap golfers?
Royal St. David's is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal St. David's?
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 Royal St. David's?
With a course rating of 70 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Royal St. David's and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Royal St. David's and how should I play it?
Royal St. David's 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 St. David's 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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