26% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Balbirnie Park
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Balbirnie Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Balbirnie Park, 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Balbirnie Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range30 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Balbirnie Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
craigfdonnelly@aol.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
Glenrothes KY7 6NR, UK
Course Description
Balbirnie Park Golf Club operates a parkland golf course in Markinch, Glenrothes, Scotland. The club offers visitor and member golfing options, open competitions, junior golf programs, a clubhouse, and a pro shop, with facilities and hospitality for visitors and societies. It provides booking access via visitor and member portals and highlights course status updates and local weather information for golfers. The site presents contact details and emphasizes welcoming guests to play on Fife’s renowned parkland course.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1983
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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 Balbirnie Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange (Women)
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests on bunches of tight par fours where small drive errors lead to tricky short game saves, while sparse longer holes amplify bogey risks from poor positioning.This course delivers constant precision tests on bunches of tight par fours where small drive errors lead to tricky short game saves, while sparse longer holes amplify bogey risks from poor positioning.
O
Orange (Men) 2014 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685325 yards4869 metersCR 66.4Bogey 88.6Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 265 | 327 | 176 | 266 | 419 | 118 | 344 | 289 | 2505 | 388 | 153 | 428 | 303 | 177 | 328 | 306 | 292 | 445 | 2820 | 5325 |
B
Blue (Women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684361 yards3988 metersCR 65.8Bogey 92.1Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 252 | 232 | 229 | 161 | 150 | 412 | 110 | 228 | 257 | 2031 | 289 | 117 | 359 | 291 | 130 | 245 | 228 | 280 | 391 | 2330 | 4361 |
O
Orange (Women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715325 yards4869 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.4Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 265 | 327 | 176 | 266 | 419 | 118 | 344 | 289 | 2505 | 388 | 153 | 428 | 303 | 177 | 328 | 306 | 292 | 445 | 2820 | 5325 |
Y
Yellow (Women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725957 yards5447 metersCR 74.8Bogey 105.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.9 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 4 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 336 | 327 | 188 | 279 | 465 | 149 | 356 | 352 | 2839 | 501 | 153 | 439 | 323 | 183 | 372 | 366 | 305 | 476 | 3118 | 5957 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Balbirnie Park
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 profile43% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
82% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision15%
53% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Balbirnie Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balbirnie Park. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Visualization15%
26% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
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Get Started43% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
83% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Aim15%
67% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Alignment16%
Aim14%
70% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Orange (Women) tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
23% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started23% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
16% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
62% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
69% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
34% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment29%
Accuracy27%
82% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring19%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim23%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion14%
77% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Precision15%
67% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
58% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
42% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
70% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
60% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring29%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
42% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started80% match
For Orange (Men) 2014 tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Balbirnie Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Balbirnie Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Balbirnie Park for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Balbirnie Park challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Balbirnie Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5159 yards. The back tees extend to 5957.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Balbirnie Park?
With a course rating of 74.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Balbirnie Park and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5957.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Balbirnie Park and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Balbirnie Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5957.0 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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