46% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buckpool
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
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
Buckpool Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buckpool, 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 30%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buckpool
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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 Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buckpool.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@buckpoolgolf.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
Barhill Rd, Buckie, Buckie Moray AB56 1DU, UK
Course Description
Buckpool Golf is a 18-hole golf and sports club located in Buckie, Scotland. The facility features a challenging but scenic course along with two putting greens and a practice area to refine short game. The club also offers trolley and buggy hire, secure bag and trolley storage, and a comprehensive clubhouse with squash courts, a function hall, catering, a bar lounge, and other leisure facilities, including a pool and darts room, making it a social hub for members and visitors alike.
18-hole golf course • golf course buckie • moray firth views • putting greens • practice area • trolley hire • buggy hire • locker storage • squash courts • function hall • weddings venue • catering services • bar lounge • social club • golf visitors welcome • open competitions • membership benefits • course gallery • open opens
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1933
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⭐4.4(100 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 Buckpool, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2021
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on precise short approaches after easy-positioned drives, risking bogeys on misses around greens despite birdie setups everywhere.
R
Red 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705155 yards4714 metersCR 70.7Bogey 98.1Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 361 | 408 | 351 | 358 | 115 | 303 | 144 | 296 | 2668 | 319 | 234 | 245 | 134 | 356 | 219 | 421 | 252 | 307 | 2487 | 5155 |
W
White 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746205 yards5674 metersCR 76.6Bogey 106.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 53.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.8 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 390 | 480 | 445 | 434 | 192 | 384 | 167 | 309 | 3166 | 438 | 308 | 278 | 151 | 424 | 220 | 529 | 291 | 400 | 3039 | 6205 |
Y
Yellow 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725826 yards5327 metersCR 74.5Bogey 103.4Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 367 | 468 | 432 | 421 | 184 | 362 | 160 | 300 | 3052 | 347 | 271 | 267 | 139 | 361 | 212 | 514 | 277 | 386 | 2774 | 5826 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buckpool
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 profile48% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started56% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy31%
Precision10%
10 Week Flagship Program for Buckpool
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buckpool. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
47% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
17% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
62% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring15%
Alignment12%
69% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
77% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White 2021 tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
68% match
For White 2021 tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For White 2021 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Alignment15%
67% match
For White 2021 tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion22%
17% match
For White 2021 tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
50% match
For White 2021 tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
44% match
For White 2021 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For White 2021 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White 2021 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White 2021 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
67% match
For White 2021 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 Started70% match
For White 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White 2021 tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
68% match
For White 2021 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
76% match
For White 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For White 2021 tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Trajectory19%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy26%
Alignment10%
69% match
For White 2021 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
59% match
For Red 2021 tees
Pick your spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion12%
68% match
For Red 2021 tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
61% match
For Red 2021 tees
Fly over bunker, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Red 2021 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
27% match
For Red 2021 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory21%
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Get Started54% match
For Red 2021 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Red 2021 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Red 2021 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For Red 2021 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment39%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
56% match
For Red 2021 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Red 2021 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For Red 2021 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Red 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buckpool
Get answers to common questions about playing Buckpool and what to expect.
How difficult is Buckpool for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Buckpool challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 76.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buckpool?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5680 yards. The back tees extend to 6205.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buckpool?
With a course rating of 76.6 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 Buckpool and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6205.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Buckpool 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 Buckpool strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6205.0 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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