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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.

17.8
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Southerndown Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

admin@southerndowngolfclub.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

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

Tee Insight:This course plays as a par four gauntlet where beginner players confront long second shots repeatedly, pressuring iron accuracy and raising bogey tallies per the high bogey rating. Smart tee decisions limit big number risks on the tougher front nine.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 706658 yards6088 metersCR 72.9Bogey 95.4Slope 121

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 123

Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 119

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Par444434354353445344443570
Handicap
Yardage366441397404179459218545347335616841144149116436543241441633026658

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 profile
47% match
For Red tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Precision24%
Distance Control17%
40% match
For Red tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
39% match
For Red tees

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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74% match
For Black tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Accuracy12%

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78% match
For Black tees

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
40% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Alignment18%

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51% match
For Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
51% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%

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71% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
84% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
71% match
For Winter Red tees

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Winter Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
50% match
For Winter Red tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%

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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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