49% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Caprington
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Caprington Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Caprington, 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 21%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
35.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Caprington
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Caprington.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
caprington.golf@capringtongolfclub.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
Ayr Rd, Kilmarnock KA1, UK
Course Description
Caprington Golf Club is a community golf club operating on the Caprington Estate public golf course on the southern outskirts of Kilmarnock. The 18-hole par-68 parkland course offers a welcoming environment for members and visitors, with a private members feel and social days. The club emphasizes community engagement, regular competitions, social matches, and facilities including a clubhouse, golf simulator, snooker and pool tables, and a function suite. Membership options, pricing, and visitor information are available via the club’s site, with additional details on sponsorship and events.
public golf course • parkland golf course • par 68 • 18-hole golf • kilmarnock golf • golf simulator • clubhouse discounts • social golf • visitors welcome • membership packages • caprington estate • golf competitions • social events • function suite • snooker and pool • golf club facilities • private members club • golfing discounts • community golf club
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
Architect
H.S. Dunn JP
Opened
1907
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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 Caprington, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where tee shots unlock short approaches but longer ones risk bogeys if drives stray, tightening on back nine with tougher fives and slopes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695823 yards5325 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.9Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 124 | 346 | 226 | 272 | 447 | 443 | 328 | 306 | 2881 | 330 | 207 | 261 | 542 | 382 | 359 | 192 | 498 | 171 | 2942 | 5823 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685375 yards4915 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.4Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.0 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 107 | 297 | 218 | 143 | 441 | 433 | 321 | 298 | 2617 | 307 | 193 | 256 | 490 | 364 | 333 | 178 | 472 | 165 | 2758 | 5375 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694915 yards4494 metersCR 69.6Bogey 97.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 98 | 250 | 211 | 138 | 381 | 428 | 304 | 255 | 2423 | 275 | 188 | 249 | 415 | 359 | 306 | 176 | 364 | 160 | 2492 | 4915 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Caprington
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 profile58% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
56% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
60% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Caprington
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Caprington. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Save Par with Clutch Chip
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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63% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Accuracy21%
45% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment15%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control13%
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%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
35% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Aim10%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim16%
Scoring11%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Visualization12%
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Get Started57% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For Red tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision25%
Aim21%
70% match
For Red tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
53% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Precision16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
62% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion14%
46% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
64% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Caprington
Get answers to common questions about playing Caprington and what to expect.
How difficult is Caprington for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Caprington technically exacting. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Caprington?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5369 yards. The back tees extend to 5823.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Caprington?
With a course rating of 69.3 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Caprington and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5823.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Caprington and how should I play it?
Caprington 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 Caprington strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5823.0 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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