Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Douglas Park.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Douglas Park, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Everything you need to know about Douglas Park.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Hillfoot, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 2TJ, UK
We are a parkland golf course located in the north of Glasgow (just five miles from Glasgow City Centre) in the suburb of Bearsden. Douglas Park Golf Club is a welcoming, forward-thinking, modern golf club.We offer an excellent membership experience, no matter what the age or ability of our members. We have a vibrant junior golf coaching programme as well as being recognised for our ‘Get into Golf' offering, specifically designed for those golfers who are looking to take up the game of golf.As well as being a great members club, we also offer a fantastic visitor experience, whether it is through the excellent condition and presentation of our course or the other facilities we offer at the club, such as our indoor swing studio or our recently refurbished clubhouse, with our superb food and beverage facilities.In short, whether you are looking for a 1st class club to join as a member or intend coming to Douglas Park Golf Club as a visitor, then you can be assured of a warm, friendly welcome.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mr Will Gibson
Opened
1897
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Douglas Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White composite 1-8 & 11
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.5 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 310 | 118 | 410 | 205 | 299 | 334 | 419 | 445 | 2910 | 451 | 296 | 99 | 456 | 345 | 194 | 322 | 102 | 271 | 2536 | 5446 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 344 | 132 | 442 | 240 | 311 | 385 | 433 | 467 | 3156 | 483 | 308 | 110 | 477 | 381 | 200 | 399 | 136 | 331 | 2825 | 5981 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 344 | 132 | 442 | 240 | 311 | 385 | 433 | 308 | 2997 | 402 | 344 | 132 | 442 | 240 | 311 | 385 | 433 | 308 | 2997 | 5994 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Douglas Park hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Douglas Park. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Full flagship program designed around Douglas Park hole by hole data. Contains 48 practice days and 44 unique drills.
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Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Douglas Park and what to expect.
Players often find Douglas Park technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5720 yards. The back tees extend to 5994.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 5994.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5994.0 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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