Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Auchterderran
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Auchterderran Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Auchterderran, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Auchterderran
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Auchterderran.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
harryhutt@tiscali.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Woodend Rd, Cardenden, Lochgelly KY5 0NH, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Links
Opened
1904
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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 Auchterderran, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2007
White 2012 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 191 | 311 | 423 | 331 | 241 | 116 | 281 | 333 | 334 | 2561 | 191 | 311 | 423 | 331 | 241 | 116 | 281 | 333 | 334 | 2561 | 5122 |
Winter Black Tee Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.3 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.6 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 136 | 305 | 400 | 253 | 237 | 116 | 247 | 290 | 288 | 2272 | 170 | 202 | 340 | 265 | 160 | 116 | 215 | 323 | 320 | 2111 | 4383 |
Red 2007 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.9 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 173 | 306 | 339 | 253 | 158 | 103 | 243 | 304 | 274 | 2153 | 173 | 306 | 339 | 253 | 158 | 103 | 243 | 304 | 274 | 2153 | 4306 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Auchterderran
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 profilePick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Auchterderran
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Auchterderran. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Auchterderran
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Auchterderran
Get answers to common questions about playing Auchterderran and what to expect.
How difficult is Auchterderran for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Auchterderran technically exacting. The 113.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 65.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Auchterderran?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4714 yards. The back tees extend to 5122.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Auchterderran?
With a course rating of 65.5 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 Auchterderran and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5122.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Auchterderran 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 Auchterderran strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5122.0 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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