Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southerndown Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Southerndown Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southerndown 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southerndown Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southerndown Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
admin@southerndowngolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
Ogmore-by-Sea, Bridgend CF32 0QP, UK
Course Description
Southerndown Golf Club is a traditional private members club in Wales, home to a Welsh Championship level downland/links course. The club offers the full facilities associated with a prestigious golf venue and operates as a private member establishment in Ogmore by Sea, Bridgend. It features a championship layout, course overview resources, and a range of member and visitor offerings, with active news and events. Located on the south Wales coastline, it serves both local and visiting golfers seeking a high-quality coastal golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Willie Fernie, Herbert Fowler, Willie Park, Harry Colt and Donald Steel
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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 Southerndown Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 441 | 397 | 404 | 179 | 459 | 218 | 545 | 347 | 3356 | 168 | 411 | 441 | 491 | 164 | 365 | 432 | 414 | 416 | 3302 | 6658 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 441 | 397 | 409 | 179 | 459 | 218 | 551 | 427 | 3475 | 168 | 411 | 439 | 525 | 164 | 365 | 440 | 414 | 416 | 3342 | 6817 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 406 | 379 | 335 | 164 | 447 | 191 | 497 | 333 | 3111 | 160 | 397 | 397 | 461 | 144 | 341 | 381 | 374 | 407 | 3062 | 6173 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 396 | 374 | 324 | 128 | 415 | 152 | 409 | 294 | 2807 | 139 | 381 | 335 | 382 | 108 | 293 | 356 | 316 | 381 | 2691 | 5498 |
Winter Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 396 | 336 | 272 | 128 | 415 | 152 | 361 | 294 | 2669 | 139 | 353 | 335 | 357 | 108 | 275 | 330 | 316 | 381 | 2594 | 5263 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southerndown 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Southerndown Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southerndown Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Southerndown Golf Club
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 Southerndown Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Southerndown Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Southerndown Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Southerndown Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southerndown Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6040 yards. The back tees extend to 6817.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southerndown Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Southerndown Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6817.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Southerndown Golf Club and how should I play it?
Southerndown Golf Club 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 Southerndown Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6817.0 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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