48% match
For Yellow tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Brechin
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Brechin Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Brechin, 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 20%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Brechin
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Brechin.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brechingolfclub@tiscali.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
Trinity, Brechin DD9 7PD, UK
Course Description
Brechin Golf Club is a parkland golf facility in Brechin, Scotland, offering an 18-hole course with a warm, friendly clubhouse atmosphere. The club features a modern Hickory Restaurant and a range of facilities including a gym and fitness suite, a pro shop, and a new golf simulator area called The Loft. It caters to visitors and members alike, with online tee time booking, footgolf options, weddings and events, and various society packages. Located between Dundee and Aberdeen off the A90, the club emphasizes catering, events, and a welcoming environment for golfers of all levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1893
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(205 reviews)
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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 Brechin, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron control on short par fours and compact par threes, where precise approaches create scoring pressure and short game decides close contests.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 675310 yards4855 metersCR 66.9Bogey 87.9Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 297 | 120 | 430 | 117 | 348 | 419 | 259 | 347 | 2732 | 170 | 251 | 186 | 197 | 447 | 363 | 413 | 260 | 291 | 2578 | 5310 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726162 yards5635 metersCR 70.9Bogey 93.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 317 | 129 | 492 | 183 | 389 | 487 | 344 | 437 | 3207 | 172 | 282 | 259 | 215 | 486 | 429 | 494 | 302 | 316 | 2955 | 6162 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695673 yards5187 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.4Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 306 | 120 | 450 | 168 | 358 | 472 | 292 | 393 | 2966 | 170 | 259 | 201 | 206 | 450 | 374 | 479 | 264 | 304 | 2707 | 5673 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Brechin
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim26%
Alignment24%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Brechin
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Brechin. 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 · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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49% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Aim20%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Keep near hole, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy22%
Aim12%
28% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Aim13%
49% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Scoring23%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Aim12%
84% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
63% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
67% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
64% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
46% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Visualization15%
48% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Scoring18%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started18% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
79% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring41%
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
51% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
56% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Brechin
Get answers to common questions about playing Brechin and what to expect.
How difficult is Brechin for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Brechin technically exacting. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Brechin?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5736 yards. The back tees extend to 6162.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Brechin?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Brechin and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6162.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Brechin and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Brechin strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6162.0 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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