27% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Anstruther
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Anstruther Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Anstruther, 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
18.9
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Anstruther
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Anstruther.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@anstruthergolf.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
Shore Rd, Anstruther KY10 3DZ, UK
Course Description
Anstruther Golf Club is a coastal golf club offering a course and related facilities on the east coast of Scotland. Located in Anstruther, Fife, the club provides competitive golf programs, memberships, and junior activities with a focus on local fixtures, open competitions, and course maintenance. The site outlines club history, facilities, and contact details, highlighting its role in the regional golf community and its geographic setting along Shore Road, Anstruther.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
62
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1890
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(120 reviews)
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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 Anstruther, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course doubles an identical short nine-hole setup to repeatedly pressure iron choices on varied par three lengths and compact par fours, where approach misses on tough holes spark chains of bogeys and doubles.YYYYYShort (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, AccuracyYYYYYShort irons (9,8), Mid irons (7,6,5)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 624690 yards4289 metersCR 63.0Bogey 81.8Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 40.9 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 40.9 · Slope 101
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 149 | 407 | 292 | 245 | 128 | 200 | 410 | 238 | 2345 | 276 | 149 | 407 | 292 | 245 | 128 | 200 | 410 | 238 | 2345 | 4690 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 624504 yards4118 metersCR 62.2Bogey 80.6Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 40.3 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 40.3 · Slope 99
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 144 | 402 | 286 | 237 | 128 | 171 | 391 | 230 | 2252 | 263 | 144 | 402 | 286 | 237 | 128 | 171 | 391 | 230 | 2252 | 4504 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684390 yards4014 metersCR 66.4Bogey 91.0Slope 104
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 104
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 243 | 144 | 407 | 277 | 229 | 119 | 171 | 383 | 222 | 2195 | 243 | 144 | 407 | 277 | 229 | 119 | 171 | 383 | 222 | 2195 | 4390 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Anstruther
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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
Precision16%
44% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Anstruther
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Anstruther. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
51% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Precision21%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
69% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim21%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started27% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
57% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control26%
Precision13%
66% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Dispersion15%
39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
44% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
68% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Aim12%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
29% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started46% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Alignment16%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring33%
Aim26%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim29%
Distance Control15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Anstruther
Get answers to common questions about playing Anstruther and what to expect.
How difficult is Anstruther for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Anstruther challenges consistency. The 101.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 63.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Anstruther?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4540 yards. The back tees extend to 4690.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Anstruther?
With a course rating of 63.0 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Anstruther and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4690.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Anstruther and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Anstruther strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 101.0 and yardage reaching 4690.0 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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