Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know West Monmouthshire.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
75
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Monmouthshire, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Golf Road, Nantyglo
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Sayers
Opened
1906
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on West Monmouthshire hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on West Monmouthshire hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on West Monmouthshire hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on West Monmouthshire hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Monmouthshire. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Chip
Pick Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing West Monmouthshire and what to expect.
West Monmouthshire is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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