72% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bonnyton
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Bonnyton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bonnyton, 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 24%Precision 22%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bonnyton
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bonnyton.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretarybgc@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
Kirkton Moor Rd, Eaglesham, Glasgow G76 0QA, UK
Course Description
Augusta National designer and world-famous course architect, Dr. Alister Mackenzie oversaw course design of Bonnyton from March 1922 to June 1923 whereby he opened the course in an exhibition match with George Duncan, Abe Mitchell, J. H. Kirkwood and multi-Major winner, Walter Hagen.The Bonnyton Golf Club welcomes societies and visiting parties all year round. We can cater for groups of all sizes with catering packages to suit your requirements. You do not have to be a member to enjoy the facilities, simply get in touch to make a booking.Enquire today! We offer a fantastic wide range of membership at the club, we really do serve everyone's wants and needs for their golf. From Junior, to Midweek, Ladies and Full membership we cover all the bases.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1922
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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 Bonnyton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact course forces repeated precise wedges into par fours and direct control on tiny par threes, amplifying bogey risks through high slope demands on every turn.
R
Red 2015 Tee
Gender: MalePar 725201 yards4756 metersCR 66.2Bogey 88.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 323 | 258 | 126 | 438 | 385 | 374 | 295 | 125 | 2644 | 439 | 306 | 145 | 253 | 143 | 294 | 381 | 322 | 274 | 2557 | 5201 |
Y
Yellow 2015 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726086 yards5565 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 18 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 360 | 294 | 143 | 523 | 478 | 385 | 395 | 157 | 3061 | 499 | 375 | 153 | 296 | 170 | 340 | 472 | 365 | 355 | 3025 | 6086 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725201 yards4756 metersCR 70.9Bogey 100.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 323 | 258 | 126 | 438 | 385 | 374 | 295 | 125 | 2644 | 439 | 306 | 145 | 253 | 143 | 294 | 381 | 322 | 274 | 2557 | 5201 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bonnyton
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
69% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
58% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy18%
Visualization12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bonnyton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bonnyton. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Alignment24%
40% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
84% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
Scoring15%
52% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
72% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
52% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
78% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
63% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Alignment10%
63% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For Red 2015 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
38% match
For Red 2015 tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Red 2015 tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Red 2015 tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision32%
Scoring10%
22% match
For Red 2015 tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
53% match
For Red 2015 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring20%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Red 2015 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
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Get Started67% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Red 2015 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Red 2015 tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
56% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Red 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bonnyton
Get answers to common questions about playing Bonnyton and what to expect.
How difficult is Bonnyton for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bonnyton technically exacting. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bonnyton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5644 yards. The back tees extend to 6086.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bonnyton?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Bonnyton and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6086.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bonnyton and how should I play it?
Bonnyton is designed as a Parkland 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 Bonnyton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6086.0 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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