40% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bruntsfield Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Bruntsfield Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bruntsfield Links, 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 27%Distance Control 25%Precision 18%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bruntsfield Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit bump-n-run 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 Bruntsfield Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@bruntsfieldlinks.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
32 Barnton Ave, Edinburgh EH4 6JH, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Park
Opened
1761
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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 Bruntsfield Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of iron accuracy through its many moderate par fours that punish misses with bogeys. Long par fives add score risk by tempting overreach while demanding patient positioning.
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716132 yards5607 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.4Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 126
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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 366 | 342 | 527 | 195 | 342 | 145 | 348 | 502 | 3163 | 132 | 414 | 514 | 506 | 172 | 357 | 154 | 402 | 318 | 2969 | 6132 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715499 yards5028 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 344 | 324 | 442 | 178 | 327 | 136 | 339 | 473 | 2915 | 113 | 373 | 465 | 449 | 153 | 305 | 125 | 306 | 295 | 2584 | 5499 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746466 yards5913 metersCR 77.8Bogey 108.8Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.7 · BR 55.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.2 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 383 | 368 | 543 | 203 | 356 | 154 | 379 | 511 | 3324 | 144 | 423 | 549 | 510 | 181 | 372 | 170 | 450 | 343 | 3142 | 6466 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736132 yards5607 metersCR 75.9Bogey 106.0Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 3 | — | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 366 | 342 | 527 | 195 | 342 | 145 | 348 | 502 | 3163 | 132 | 414 | 514 | 506 | 172 | 357 | 154 | 402 | 318 | 2969 | 6132 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bruntsfield Links
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
48% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Bruntsfield Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bruntsfield Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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19% match
For White tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
62% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
39% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Mechanics27%
Precision25%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
53% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Aim15%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading11%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control27%
Visualization14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Aim11%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control16%
Alignment11%
66% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Precision14%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control27%
Visualization14%
49% match
For Red tees
Center fairway hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion31%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion32%
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory15%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bruntsfield Links
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bruntsfield Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Bruntsfield Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Bruntsfield Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bruntsfield Links technically exacting. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bruntsfield Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5982 yards. The back tees extend to 6466.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bruntsfield Links?
With a course rating of 77.8 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 Bruntsfield Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6466.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bruntsfield Links 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 Bruntsfield Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6466.0 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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