43% match
For White 2021 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dougalston
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Dougalston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dougalston, 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 29%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dougalston
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dougalston.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
allan.white@nuffieldhealth.com
Giving lessons at Dougalston? Get featured here.
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
Strathblane Rd, Glasgow G62 8HJ, UK
Course Description
Dougalston Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole golf facility located in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The club sits within the grounds of a Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, offering golf alongside a modern fitness facility and family-friendly activities. It operates as part of the broader Nuffield Health network, highlighting a focus on health and leisure alongside traditional golf amenities. The club provides tee times, membership options, and services for visitors and corporate events in the local area.
18 hole golf course • golf memberships • visitor golf • corporate golf • junior golf • golf tee times • greens and fairways • golf facilities • fitness and wellbeing integration • nuffield health partnership • golf club near glasgow • east dunbartonshire golf • scottish golf clubs • golf for families • golf competitions
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
2001
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(161 reviews)
View on Google MapsInterested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Dougalston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2021
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise wedges on short par fours where misses spark bogeys easily, while par fives tempt aggressive plays but high slope amps error costs.
R
Red 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724910 yards4490 metersCR 69.2Bogey 97.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 210 | 298 | 130 | 450 | 230 | 184 | 423 | 263 | 126 | 2314 | 395 | 141 | 332 | 380 | 298 | 318 | 394 | 203 | 135 | 2596 | 4910 |
W
White 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736193 yards5663 metersCR 76.7Bogey 108.1Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 355 | 199 | 522 | 347 | 210 | 482 | 372 | 206 | 2996 | 410 | 192 | 397 | 494 | 363 | 375 | 466 | 337 | 163 | 3197 | 6193 |
Y
Yellow 2021 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725708 yards5219 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 324 | 165 | 477 | 339 | 201 | 445 | 362 | 196 | 2772 | 400 | 164 | 369 | 426 | 363 | 349 | 426 | 293 | 146 | 2936 | 5708 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dougalston
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For White 2021 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
88% match
For White 2021 tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
60% match
For White 2021 tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Dougalston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dougalston. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For White 2021 tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For White 2021 tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For White 2021 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
17% match
For White 2021 tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For White 2021 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For White 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For White 2021 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White 2021 tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White 2021 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For White 2021 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
84% match
For White 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
74% match
For White 2021 tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started40% match
For Red 2021 tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Alignment13%
42% match
For Red 2021 tees
Sink long putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP6 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control41%
Dispersion12%
52% match
For Red 2021 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
48% match
For Red 2021 tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
63% match
For Red 2021 tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red 2021 tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Red 2021 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red 2021 tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Red 2021 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Red 2021 tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim21%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Red 2021 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Dispersion14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Red 2021 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim11%
64% match
For Red 2021 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For Red 2021 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
82% match
For Red 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Red 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision18%
Aim13%
70% match
For Red 2021 tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
26% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Accuracy15%
48% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control12%
56% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
59% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim17%
Trajectory14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started48% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Alignment11%
43% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
59% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
62% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
44% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment26%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
60% match
For Yellow 2021 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Dougalston
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dougalston
Get answers to common questions about playing Dougalston and what to expect.
How difficult is Dougalston for mid-handicap golfers?
Dougalston is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dougalston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5552 yards. The back tees extend to 6193.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dougalston?
With a course rating of 76.7 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 Dougalston and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6193.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Dougalston and how should I play it?
Dougalston 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 Dougalston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6193.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Dougalston. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
44 Programs
2.03 km away
Clober Golf Club - Clober
Glasgow, EDU
19 Programs
2.47 km away
Milngavie Golf Club - Milngavie
Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire
48 Programs
3 km away
Balmore Golf Club - Balmore
Glasgow, EDU
45 Programs
3.25 km away
Douglas Park Golf Club - Douglas Park
Bearsden, EDU
46 Programs
4.44 km away
Glasgow Golf Club - Killermont
Glasgow, EDU
48 Programs
4.51 km away
Bearsden Golf Club - Bearsden
Glasgow, EDU
44 Programs
4.55 km away
Cawder Golf Club - Cawder
Bishopbriggs, GLG
16 Programs
4.55 km away
Cawder Golf Club - Keir
Bishopbriggs, East Dunbartonshire
47 Programs
4.7 km away
Windyhill Golf Club - Windyhill
Glasgow, EDU
Same Architect
Courses by James Braid
Explore other courses designed by James Braid. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Ayr Belleisle
Ayr Belleisle
Ayr, SAY
Elderslie
Elderslie
Elderslie, RFW
Hayston
Hayston
Glasgow, EDU
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Ryston Park
Ryston Park Golf Club (1014585)
Downham Market, NFK
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Porters Park
Porters Park Golf Club (1013046)
Radlett, HRT
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Copthorne
Copthorne Golf Club (1004451)
Crawley, ESX