76% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alford
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
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
Alford Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alford, 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 23%Aim 21%Scoring 20%Precision 18%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.
18.4
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Alford
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Alford.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@alford-golf-club.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
Montgarrie Rd, Alford AB33 8AE, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Opened
1982
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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 Alford, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 9 Hole Composite
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee position unlocks easy irons but tougher ones force tight distance control and raise bogey chances on misses.This back nine tilts harder with elevated risk on key holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695502 yards5031 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.3 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 18 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 154 | 294 | 309 | 402 | 274 | 288 | 169 | 335 | 2630 | 283 | 375 | 191 | 509 | 373 | 302 | 153 | 293 | 393 | 2872 | 5502 |
W
White 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: MalePar 685292 yards4839 metersCR 64.8Bogey 84.8Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.4 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.4 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 18 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 154 | 283 | 296 | 402 | 297 | 304 | 168 | 333 | 2646 | 409 | 154 | 283 | 296 | 402 | 297 | 304 | 168 | 333 | 2646 | 5292 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695233 yards4785 metersCR 65.1Bogey 85.8Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.5 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 18 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 128 | 273 | 296 | 384 | 268 | 292 | 160 | 327 | 2505 | 265 | 363 | 171 | 506 | 318 | 289 | 143 | 286 | 387 | 2728 | 5233 |
Y
Yellow 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: MalePar 685010 yards4581 metersCR 63.6Bogey 83.4Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.7 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.7 · Slope 107
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 18 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 377 | 160 | 296 | 384 | 268 | 292 | 128 | 327 | 2505 | 273 | 377 | 160 | 296 | 384 | 268 | 292 | 128 | 327 | 2505 | 5010 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alford
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 profile72% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started19% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
13 Week Flagship Program for Alford
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alford. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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74% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
63% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
74% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Precision19%
Aim17%
61% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
63% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
72% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
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Get Started30% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
36% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
61% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
36% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
40% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
80% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
67% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
54% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Precision15%
66% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
74% 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%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment22%
Precision21%
Aim18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
39% match
For Yellow 9 Hole Composite tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Alford
Get answers to common questions about playing Alford and what to expect.
How difficult is Alford for mid-handicap golfers?
Alford is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alford?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5256 yards. The back tees extend to 5502.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alford?
With a course rating of 66.2 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Alford and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5502.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Alford and how should I play it?
Alford 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 Alford strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5502.0 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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