51% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Douglas Water
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
22
22 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
110
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
Douglas Water Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Douglas Water, 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 28%Distance Control 21%Precision 18%Aim 15%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.
19.3
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Douglas Water
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Douglas Water.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@douglaswatergolf.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, Rigside, Lanark ML11 9NP, UK
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Links
Opened
1921
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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 Water, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par fours that test wedge control after drives, mixed with stout long par threes pressing iron accuracy, where mishits on approaches spark bogey risks amid steady par five chances.This layout demands careful positioning to chase low scores on a slope that punishes errors.
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 725902 yards5397 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.7Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 305 | 256 | 206 | 493 | 565 | 312 | 382 | 154 | 2951 | 278 | 305 | 256 | 206 | 493 | 565 | 312 | 382 | 154 | 2951 | 5902 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704704 yards4301 metersCR 68.1Bogey 94.1Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 221 | 197 | 148 | 358 | 457 | 271 | 288 | 151 | 2352 | 261 | 221 | 197 | 148 | 358 | 457 | 271 | 288 | 151 | 2352 | 4704 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Douglas Water
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 22 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Aim21%
67% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Douglas Water
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Douglas Water. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Pick Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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54% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Aim24%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
57% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion12%
64% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
75% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Accuracy18%
75% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
73% match
For White 2016 tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control12%
44% match
For White 2016 tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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Get Started67% match
For White 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy12%
58% match
For White 2016 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
67% match
For White 2016 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For White 2016 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
2026
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas Water
Get answers to common questions about playing Douglas Water and what to expect.
How difficult is Douglas Water for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Douglas Water technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Douglas Water?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5303 yards. The back tees extend to 5902.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Douglas Water?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 Douglas Water and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5902.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Douglas Water and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Water strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5902.0 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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