64% match
For Red tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim30%
Precision23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballater
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Ballater Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballater, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Precision 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballater
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, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballater.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sec@ballatergolfclub.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
Victoria Rd, Ballater AB35 5LX, UK
Course Description
Ballater Golf Club is a historic golf venue located in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The club features a heathland/parkland-style course with links to Royal Deeside and a picturesque setting in the Scottish Highlands. Open to visitors and hosting golf weeks, the club emphasizes traditional golf experiences with a clubhouse and dining facilities, reflecting its long-running golfing heritage since 1892.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1892
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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 Ballater, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on short game recovery after misses since high bogey rating flags up-and-down tests on every nine.Players face repeating mid-iron choices into greens with slope signaling big scoring risk from off-line shots.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706059 yards5540 metersCR 69.1Bogey 91.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 422 | 223 | 410 | 186 | 370 | 509 | 328 | 216 | 3118 | 389 | 466 | 402 | 158 | 319 | 368 | 346 | 165 | 328 | 2941 | 6059 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 675582 yards5104 metersCR 66.9Bogey 88.1Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 399 | 181 | 400 | 179 | 335 | 448 | 321 | 206 | 2856 | 376 | 414 | 371 | 157 | 309 | 334 | 316 | 155 | 294 | 2726 | 5582 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715244 yards4795 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 390 | 178 | 390 | 112 | 275 | 448 | 285 | 190 | 2655 | 373 | 412 | 364 | 152 | 269 | 327 | 310 | 152 | 230 | 2589 | 5244 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballater
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 profile54% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
55% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment39%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy16%
41% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ballater
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballater. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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13% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
13% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment24%
53% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision14%
70% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
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Get Started43% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
24% 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%
45% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
54% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
63% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
69% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Center fairway hits, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring20%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim22%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Alignment27%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballater
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballater and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballater for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ballater technically exacting. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballater?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5652 yards. The back tees extend to 6059.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballater?
With a course rating of 69.1 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 Ballater and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6059.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Ballater and how should I play it?
Ballater 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 Ballater strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6059.0 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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