48% match
For White (09) tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Downfield
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Downfield Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Downfield, 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Downfield
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Downfield.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
downfieldgc@aol.com
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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
Turnberry Ave, Dundee DD2 3QP, UK
Course Description
Downfield Golf Club is a championship golf course located in Dundee, Scotland, renowned as a venue for world-class golf events and hosting Open Championship qualifying historically. The club offers a parkland-style layout set in woodland surroundings, providing a challenging and enjoyable experience for players of all abilities. It serves visiting golfers and members, with information and facilities for events, memberships, and corporate partnerships in the region. Downfield has hosted notable tournaments including Open-related qualifiers and tours, reinforcing its standing in Scottish golf.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1932
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(262 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 Downfield, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (09)
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of iron placement on packed par fours where slight misses spark bogey risks, offset by par fives urging bold seconds yet punishing wild drives with big score threats.
B
Blue (09) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726547 yards5987 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.5Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 387 | 214 | 536 | 416 | 166 | 479 | 386 | 405 | 3401 | 427 | 480 | 153 | 427 | 502 | 321 | 349 | 120 | 367 | 3146 | 6547 |
W
White (09) Tee
Gender: MalePar 736840 yards6254 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.2Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 408 | 228 | 552 | 416 | 177 | 491 | 407 | 414 | 3518 | 434 | 498 | 182 | 480 | 515 | 326 | 352 | 151 | 384 | 3322 | 6840 |
Y
Yellow (09) Tee
Gender: MalePar 706247 yards5712 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 398 | 210 | 507 | 361 | 151 | 438 | 363 | 389 | 3202 | 382 | 434 | 148 | 446 | 481 | 322 | 326 | 140 | 366 | 3045 | 6247 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Downfield
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For White (09) tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started69% match
For White (09) tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
26% match
For White (09) tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision30%
Trajectory17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Downfield
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Downfield. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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77% match
For White (09) tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
50% match
For White (09) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
61% match
For White (09) tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Trajectory18%
79% match
For White (09) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White (09) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
70% match
For White (09) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White (09) tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim27%
Scoring11%
44% match
For White (09) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment23%
70% match
For White (09) tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White (09) tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started67% match
For White (09) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
28% match
For Blue (09) tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Blue (09) tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Accuracy21%
49% match
For Blue (09) tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy23%
Visualization23%
39% match
For Blue (09) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Blue (09) tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
55% match
For Blue (09) tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Blue (09) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For Blue (09) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue (09) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
81% match
For Blue (09) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Precision13%
74% match
For Blue (09) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue (09) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Blue (09) tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
71% match
For Blue (09) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Blue (09) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue (09) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue (09) tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
59% match
For Blue (09) tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Alignment15%
41% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
71% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
60% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started41% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Yellow (09) 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 Yellow (09) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim23%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Dial in aim, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow (09) tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Downfield
Get answers to common questions about playing Downfield and what to expect.
How difficult is Downfield for mid-handicap golfers?
Downfield presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Downfield?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6544 yards. The back tees extend to 6840.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Downfield?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Downfield and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6840.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Downfield and how should I play it?
Downfield 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 Downfield strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6840.0 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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