60% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aberdour
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Aberdour Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aberdour, 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Aberdour
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aberdour.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@aberdourgolfclub.co.uk
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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
Seaside Pl, Aberdour, Burntisland KY3 0TX, UK
Course Description
Aberdour Golf Club is a seaside parkland golf course in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland, renowned for its scenic views over the Firth of Forth. Established in the late 19th century, the club offers a challenging yet welcoming round for golfers of all abilities, with a well-stocked Pro Shop, tuition, and a clubhouse that serves food with panoramic views. The club provides membership options, visitor packages, and hosts open competitions, reflecting a strong community focus for members, visitors, and societies alike. Located a short drive from Edinburgh and within reach of the Home of Golf region, it emphasizes a warm Scottish welcome and top-class facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Links
Opened
1896
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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 Aberdour, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par threes and fours that test iron control and quick short game saves, with back nine structure heightening bogey risks on its tougher par fours.This course delivers repeating pressure from short par threes and fours that test iron control and quick short game saves, with back nine structure heightening bogey risks on its tougher par fours.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 675447 yards4981 metersCR 66.6Bogey 88.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 160 | 159 | 347 | 283 | 338 | 162 | 247 | 357 | 367 | 2420 | 163 | 457 | 392 | 524 | 315 | 168 | 452 | 360 | 196 | 3027 | 5447 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 675106 yards4669 metersCR 65.1Bogey 86.9Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.7 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.2 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 155 | 308 | 274 | 332 | 156 | 243 | 324 | 361 | 2308 | 142 | 417 | 377 | 513 | 273 | 159 | 378 | 353 | 186 | 2798 | 5106 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684872 yards4455 metersCR 68.5Bogey 96.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 141 | 148 | 283 | 272 | 327 | 153 | 237 | 315 | 346 | 2222 | 135 | 372 | 322 | 481 | 266 | 145 | 401 | 350 | 178 | 2650 | 4872 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695447 yards4981 metersCR 71.8Bogey 101.1Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 160 | 159 | 347 | 283 | 338 | 162 | 247 | 357 | 367 | 2420 | 163 | 457 | 392 | 524 | 315 | 168 | 452 | 360 | 196 | 3027 | 5447 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aberdour
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 profile42% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision30%
Alignment17%
63% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion16%
Scoring14%
63% match
For White tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory23%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Aberdour
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aberdour. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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39% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy35%
Visualization10%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring13%
72% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
79% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim24%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Aim15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment26%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Scoring25%
Aim23%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Aim15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring13%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim20%
45% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment16%
66% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim25%
Dispersion20%
64% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion22%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization31%
Dispersion19%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
57% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Aim15%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Aberdour
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Aberdour
Get answers to common questions about playing Aberdour and what to expect.
How difficult is Aberdour for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Aberdour technically exacting. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aberdour?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5160 yards. The back tees extend to 5447.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aberdour?
With a course rating of 66.6 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Aberdour and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5447.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Aberdour and how should I play it?
Aberdour 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 Aberdour strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5447.0 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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