59% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Arbroath
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Arbroath Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Arbroath, 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 25%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Arbroath
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, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Arbroath.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lindsay.ewart@btconnect.com
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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
Elliot, Arbroath DD11 2PE, UK
Course Description
Arbroath Golf Links is a historic links golf course in Angus, Scotland, originally developed in the late 19th century and updated by notable designers over the years. The course is known for its sea breezes, challenging greens protected by deep bunkers, and a pedigree that draws both members and visitors. The on-site Arbroath Artisan Golf Club offers catering and hospitality, with year-round access and competitive pricing for visitors. The club emphasizes a traditional golfing experience with a strong heritage and links course characteristics near the North Sea.
links course • historic golf course • old tom morris design • willie fernie redesign • james braid bunkers • ned coastal golf • north sea views • braid bunkers • golf memberships • winter membership • visitor golf • links and club • carnoustie country • golf tourism • course opening year-round • golf • sports recreation • outdoor activities • golfing community • leisure • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1877
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(119 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 Arbroath, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady precision check on short par fours that reward strong tee shots with birdie wedges but bite back on misses, paired with quick par threes pressing iron control for pars.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 685384 yards4923 metersCR 66.3Bogey 88.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 401 | 289 | 114 | 341 | 348 | 135 | 326 | 335 | 2636 | 406 | 309 | 269 | 363 | 189 | 318 | 128 | 406 | 360 | 2748 | 5384 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706200 yards5669 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 481 | 348 | 166 | 405 | 375 | 159 | 372 | 373 | 3046 | 407 | 326 | 331 | 412 | 239 | 355 | 182 | 495 | 407 | 3154 | 6200 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685833 yards5334 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.8Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 444 | 334 | 153 | 389 | 364 | 155 | 354 | 363 | 2916 | 406 | 313 | 290 | 368 | 200 | 343 | 151 | 447 | 399 | 2917 | 5833 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715384 yards4923 metersCR 72.0Bogey 102.5Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.6 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 401 | 289 | 114 | 341 | 348 | 135 | 326 | 335 | 2636 | 406 | 309 | 269 | 363 | 189 | 318 | 128 | 406 | 360 | 2748 | 5384 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Arbroath
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
71% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Precision13%
62% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Arbroath
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Arbroath. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
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 · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started43% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim17%
Precision13%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim29%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
78% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
58% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Visualization9%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
47% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment11%
50% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
32% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring21%
Dispersion21%
57% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
86% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Arbroath
Get answers to common questions about playing Arbroath and what to expect.
How difficult is Arbroath for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Arbroath challenges consistency. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Arbroath?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5792 yards. The back tees extend to 6200.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Arbroath?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Arbroath and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6200.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Arbroath and how should I play it?
Arbroath 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 Arbroath strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6200.0 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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