73% match
For White 2016 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aberfoyle
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Aberfoyle Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Aberfoyle, 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 24%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Aberfoyle
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Aberfoyle.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@aberfoylegolf.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
Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8, UK
Course Description
Aberfoyle Golf Club is a historic Scottish golf club established in 1890, located at the foot of the Menteith Hills at the southern edge of the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The course is relatively short but demands imagination and shotmaking, making it suitable for players of all handicaps and ideal for group outings. It offers scenic views across Ben Lomond and the upper River Forth valley, and is conveniently situated about 20-25 miles from Glasgow and Stirling. The club provides visitor access, memberships, and hosts competitions and club championship events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Links
Opened
1890
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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 Aberfoyle, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2016
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short par four-heavy layout with sprinkled brief par threes repeatedly tests iron precision and lag putting, where back nine toughness raises bogey risks on key longer holes.
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 665158 yards4716 metersCR 65.9Bogey 87.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 340 | 359 | 256 | 227 | 160 | 305 | 158 | 376 | 2499 | 123 | 401 | 169 | 158 | 417 | 326 | 345 | 352 | 368 | 2659 | 5158 |
Y
Yellow 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 664767 yards4359 metersCR 64.1Bogey 85.1Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.7 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 333 | 307 | 247 | 194 | 148 | 283 | 134 | 361 | 2269 | 118 | 378 | 130 | 150 | 403 | 316 | 333 | 342 | 328 | 2498 | 4767 |
R
Red 2016 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664380 yards4005 metersCR 67.1Bogey 93.3Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 241 | 313 | 303 | 224 | 208 | 135 | 267 | 126 | 345 | 2162 | 101 | 312 | 108 | 139 | 361 | 271 | 270 | 332 | 324 | 2218 | 4380 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Aberfoyle
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For White 2016 tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
53% match
For White 2016 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
82% match
For White 2016 tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
15 Week Flagship Program for Aberfoyle
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Aberfoyle. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started69% match
For White 2016 tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For White 2016 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
56% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
64% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White 2016 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For White 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Precision13%
54% match
For White 2016 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Alignment16%
Precision16%
76% match
For White 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control25%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
65% match
For White 2016 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For White 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
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Get Started37% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Sink long putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization42%
Distance Control38%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
52% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
77% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
53% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
71% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control11%
64% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy17%
Aim15%
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Get Started55% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
67% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion10%
76% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
56% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Red 2016 tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control14%
Aim11%
53% match
For Red 2016 tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
78% match
For Red 2016 tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
31% match
For Red 2016 tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
36% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red 2016 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
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Get Started74% match
For Red 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For Red 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red 2016 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Red 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
61% match
For Red 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Aberfoyle
Get answers to common questions about playing Aberfoyle and what to expect.
How difficult is Aberfoyle for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Aberfoyle technically exacting. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Aberfoyle?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4769 yards. The back tees extend to 5158.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Aberfoyle?
With a course rating of 65.9 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Aberfoyle and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5158.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Aberfoyle and how should I play it?
Aberfoyle 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 Aberfoyle strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5158.0 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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