42% match
For Red 2019 tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Crichton
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
156
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
Crichton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Crichton, 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 25%Scoring 25%Accuracy 18%Precision 15%Aim 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Crichton
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Crichton.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@crichton.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
Bankend Rd, Dumfries DG1 4TH, UK
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1970
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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 Crichton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid-Long (10-20+ ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, TrajectoryYYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), DriverYYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
W
White 2018 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705952 yards5443 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 380 | 339 | 323 | 199 | 494 | 455 | 253 | 183 | 2976 | 350 | 380 | 339 | 323 | 199 | 494 | 455 | 253 | 183 | 2976 | 5952 |
Y
Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705536 yards5062 metersCR 66.6Bogey 88.6Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 370 | 329 | 313 | 130 | 484 | 480 | 195 | 127 | 2768 | 340 | 370 | 329 | 313 | 130 | 484 | 480 | 195 | 127 | 2768 | 5536 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705400 yards4938 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 380 | 280 | 315 | 193 | 437 | 473 | 195 | 127 | 2700 | 300 | 380 | 280 | 315 | 193 | 437 | 473 | 195 | 127 | 2700 | 5400 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Crichton
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 40 Programs
% match to course practice profile36% match
For Red 2019 tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Crichton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Crichton. 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
44% match
For Red 2019 tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Red 2019 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Alignment13%
51% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started44% match
For White 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Precision34%
Dispersion10%
69% match
For White 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control21%
Precision10%
66% match
For White 2018 tees
Turn into par saves, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim15%
Alignment14%
54% match
For White 2018 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White 2018 tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
43% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control14%
50% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Aim22%
79% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
56% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring14%
Alignment12%
69% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring12%
78% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
79% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Accuracy13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Crichton
Get answers to common questions about playing Crichton and what to expect.
How difficult is Crichton for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Crichton challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Crichton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5676 yards. The back tees extend to 5952.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Crichton?
With a course rating of 68.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Crichton and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5952.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Crichton and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Crichton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5952.0 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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