42% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Douglas Park
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Douglas Park Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Douglas Park
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 | 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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Douglas Park.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@douglasparkgolfclub.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
Hillfoot, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 2TJ, UK
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mr Will Gibson
Opened
1897
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(117 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 Douglas Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White composite 1-8 & 11
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests mixed with quick par threes, pressing iron control and up-and-down saves to chain birdies without slips.
R
Red (Men) 2012 Tee
Gender: MalePar 675446 yards4980 metersCR 66.1Bogey 87.4Slope 115
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 |
W
White (Men) 2012 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695981 yards5469 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.5Slope 122
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 |
W
White composite 1-8 & 11 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685994 yards5481 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.0Slope 123
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Douglas Park
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim15%
Scoring12%
64% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Accuracy15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Douglas Park
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
42% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
68% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment25%
Aim21%
48% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
69% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Aim25%
66% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
48% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Visualization18%
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Get Started43% match
For White composite 1-8 & 11 tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim34%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory14%
46% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
44% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
57% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
56% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim12%
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Get Started59% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
65% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Red (Men) 2012 tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Commit to the aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
69% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
78% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
36% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
54% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
72% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started65% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Scoring12%
72% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For White (Men) 2012 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Douglas Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Douglas Park for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Douglas Park?
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.
What is considered a good score at Douglas Park?
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.
How long is Douglas Park and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5994.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Douglas Park 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 Douglas Park strategically challenging?
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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