Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St Davids Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
St. Davids Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Davids 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 St. Davids Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about St. Davids Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
dean@stdavidsgc.com
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Facilities
Location
845 Radnor Street Rd, Wayne, PA 19087, USA
Course Description
The Main Line's premier private golf club.St. Davids Golf Club is a family-oriented club founded in 1897 in Wayne, PA. The Donald Ross-designed golf course dates to 1927 and has hosted many regional tournaments and qualifiers.We offer a warm and inviting atmosphere to our members, their families and guests. The location, in the heart of Wayne, is an ideal spot for golf outings, weddings and other special eventsSt. Davids has a long and colorful history on the Main Line. In 2022, we celebrated our 125th anniversary with the publication of a book filled with stories and photos; from its founding to the present day.
golf • country club • events • tournaments • family-oriented • private club • recreational facilities
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross/Tyler Rae
Opened
1927
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Green
Gold/Green Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 364 | 309 | 330 | 362 | 126 | 330 | 398 | 139 | 2698 | 144 | 495 | 330 | 285 | 115 | 395 | 402 | 136 | 307 | 2609 | 5307 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 364 | 284 | 293 | 321 | 89 | 330 | 398 | 139 | 2549 | 127 | 423 | 330 | 285 | 115 | 350 | 402 | 114 | 305 | 2451 | 5000 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.5 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 14 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 436 | 343 | 355 | 386 | 136 | 415 | 469 | 218 | 3126 | 168 | 526 | 415 | 384 | 160 | 425 | 492 | 154 | 382 | 3106 | 6232 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Davids 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for St. Davids Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Davids Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at St. Davids 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 St. Davids Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Davids Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Davids Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, St. Davids Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Davids Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5616 yards. The back tees extend to 6232.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Davids Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.3 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 St. Davids Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6232.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is St. Davids Golf Club and how should I play it?
St. Davids Golf Club is designed as a Parkland 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 St. Davids Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6232.0 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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