Practice Programs

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Denbighshire, DEN, United Kingdom
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

216

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

Saint Melyd Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saint Melyd 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 29%Scoring 26%Accuracy 14%Aim 14%Precision 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.

17.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Saint Melyd Golf Club

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

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit 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.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
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.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Saint Melyd Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

office@stmelydgolf.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

Prestatyn LL19, UK

Course Description

St Melyd Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, North Wales. Founded in 1922, it features a 9-hole parkland course with 18 tees, offering different perspectives on each hole and catering to golfers of all abilities. The clubhouse provides a lounge, bar, and restaurant facilities, including the Offa's Paddock dining experience, and the club welcomes visitors, golfing societies, and holiday golfers with views over the course and Snowdonia in the distance.

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Course Information

Holes

9

Par

34

Type

Parkland

Opened

1922

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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 Saint Melyd Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow Female

Tee Insight:This course plays like steady precision checks on short par fours and frequent par threes where iron accuracy sets up birdie looks but slight misses pile bogey risks.
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Male Red Tee

Gender: MalePar 665286 yards4834 metersCR 66.1Bogey 87.7Slope 116

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.8 · Slope 116

Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 116

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Par444343434334443434343366
Handicap
Yardage360371305118352172441127383262940133030411838117244112738326575286

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saint Melyd 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 profile
61% match
For Yellow Female tees

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
75% match
For Yellow Female tees

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Saint Melyd Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saint Melyd 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Week 104 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 11–127 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–135 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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76% match
For Yellow Female tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
75% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
61% match
For Red tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%

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63% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Red tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Red tees

Save par, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading10%
68% match
For White Female tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision14%
Scoring14%

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64% match
For Yellow tees

Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory17%
54% match
For Yellow tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
55% match
For Yellow tees

Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Yellow tees

Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
35% match
For White tees

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-27 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Accuracy33%
Scoring10%

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58% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Saint Melyd Golf Club

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Melyd Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Saint Melyd Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Saint Melyd Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Saint Melyd Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saint Melyd Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5562 yards. The back tees extend to 5839.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Saint Melyd Golf Club?

With a course rating of 73.0 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Saint Melyd Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 5839.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Saint Melyd 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 Saint Melyd Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5839.0 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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