Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for State Mines Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
State Mines Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for State Mines Country 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 State Mines Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 State Mines Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
management@stateminescc.co.za
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Facilities
Location
Course Description
State Mines Country Club is a championship golf club located in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan area, boasting an 18-hole parkland course that is open to visitors. Founded in 1909 by the State Mines Gold Mining Company as a nine-hole facility, it was later expanded and redesigned, earning a reputation as one of the region’s notable golf destinations. The club offers a dining experience with a wood-fired oven pizza menu and a relaxed atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both golf and social occasions. It remains a storied venue with a history of mining-era roots and contemporary course services.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rob O'Friel
Opened
1996
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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 State Mines Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 365 | 510 | 405 | 195 | 445 | 575 | 145 | 445 | 3485 | 515 | 365 | 430 | 165 | 460 | 555 | 195 | 485 | 365 | 3535 | 7020 |
White Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 356 | 507 | 414 | 196 | 445 | 571 | 144 | 438 | 3471 | 513 | 366 | 428 | 167 | 460 | 552 | 199 | 486 | 363 | 3534 | 7012 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 375 | 545 | 415 | 200 | 455 | 585 | 150 | 450 | 3575 | 520 | 370 | 435 | 180 | 465 | 565 | 200 | 495 | 365 | 3595 | 7170 |
Blue (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 56.0 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.2 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 356 | 493 | 381 | 188 | 434 | 543 | 138 | 428 | 3356 | 507 | 312 | 421 | 146 | 447 | 518 | 194 | 452 | 357 | 3354 | 6721 |
Red (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 52.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 281 | 422 | 329 | 148 | 364 | 466 | 137 | 357 | 2880 | 505 | 262 | 393 | 138 | 355 | 486 | 162 | 341 | 295 | 2937 | 5825 |
White (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.7 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 57.4 · Slope 150
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 356 | 507 | 414 | 196 | 445 | 571 | 144 | 438 | 3471 | 513 | 366 | 428 | 167 | 460 | 552 | 199 | 486 | 363 | 3534 | 7012 |
Yellow (w) Re-Rate 1 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 58.3 · Slope 154
Back Nine · CR 40.4 · BR 58.1 · Slope 150
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 376 | 548 | 447 | 203 | 488 | 586 | 150 | 445 | 3645 | 521 | 370 | 433 | 182 | 466 | 594 | 202 | 521 | 367 | 3656 | 7310 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for State Mines Country 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileBuild putting confidence, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for State Mines Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for State Mines Country 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet up for success, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at State Mines Country 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 State Mines Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing State Mines Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is State Mines Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, State Mines Country Club challenges consistency. Its 152.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 80.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at State Mines Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6568 yards. The back tees extend to 7310.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at State Mines Country Club?
With a course rating of 80.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is State Mines Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7310.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is State Mines Country 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 State Mines Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 152.0 and yardage reaching 7310.0 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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