Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Baberton

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Edinburgh, EDH, United Kingdom
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

162

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Baberton Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Baberton, 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%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.

19.1
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Baberton

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Baberton.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

manager@baberton.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

55 Baberton Ave, Juniper Green EH14 5BS, UK

Course Description

Baberton Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf club located in western Edinburgh, home to a James Braid designed layout offering scenic views and a challenging course. The club features a modern clubhouse with facilities for golfers to relax before and after rounds. It welcomes visitors and hosts open competitions, with various member and visitor services available through the club’s network. The course is noted for its undulating terrain and expansive vistas, making it one of Edinburgh’s premier golfing destinations.

18 hole golf course • james braid designed course • edinburgh golf club • western edinburgh golf • clubhouse facilities • visitor tee booking • open competitions • par 72 course • golf course views • edinburgh golf scene

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

68

Type

Links

Architect

James Braid, Willie Park, Jr.

Opened

1893

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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 Baberton, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White (Men) 2014

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee control feeds iron demands under slope pressure, spiking risk on peak difficulty holes despite compact feel.This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee control feeds iron demands under slope pressure, spiking risk on peak difficulty holes despite compact feel.
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Red (Men) 2014 Tee

Gender: MalePar 675550 yards5075 metersCR 67.4Bogey 90.0Slope 122

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 123

Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444434434344344344343367
Handicap171151571391312618216814104
Yardage261444357302220286379174306272933619546737410445441413833928215550

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Baberton

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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% match to course practice profile
43% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
26% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%

15 Week Flagship Program for Baberton

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Baberton. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–106 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–156 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

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67% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision20%
Distance Control15%

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75% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Aim12%
55% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
59% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
67% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
Aim20%
64% match
For White (Men) 2014 tees

Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision28%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%

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43% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
47% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%

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66% match
For Red (Men) 2014 tees

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
26% match
For Yellow (Men) 2014 tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
46% match
For Yellow (Men) 2014 tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
35% match
For Yellow (Men) 2014 tees

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
43% match
For Yellow (Men) 2014 tees

Eliminate Three-Putts

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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46% match
For Yellow (Men) 2014 tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Baberton

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 Baberton

Get answers to common questions about playing Baberton and what to expect.

How difficult is Baberton for mid-handicap golfers?

Baberton presents a demanding test. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Baberton?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5783 yards. The back tees extend to 6016.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Baberton?

With a course rating of 69.6 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Baberton and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6016.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Baberton 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 Baberton strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6016.0 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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