43% match
For White (Women) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Duddingston
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Duddingston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Duddingston, 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 17%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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Duddingston
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons 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
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Duddingston.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
professional@duddingstongolf.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
135 Duddingston Rd W, Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3QE, UK
Course Description
Duddingston Golf Club is regarded as one of the most outstanding parkland courses in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Established in 1895 the course has a rich history and is known for its challenging design and sweeping fairways. Set in delightful surroundings, the Braid Burn is a key feature which meanders throughout the course, always sitting in wait to grab that errant shot.Duddingston enjoys breathtaking views towards Holyrood Park, one of Edinburgh's finest landmarks. It is incredible to think that such a tranquil setting can be found only 10 minutes from Edinburgh's city centre.Our recent clubhouse refurbishment offers first class facilities to members and visitors alike. Our "Shades" function suites are available for hire and provide a wonderful setting in which to celebrate weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, indeed, any special event. Our award winnings chefs are always on hand to ensure that every occasion is a "special" occasion at Duddingston.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Park, Jr.
Opened
1895
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(291 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 Duddingston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (Women)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact course with many par threes and short par fours creates ongoing pressure for exact approach shots, turning small mistakes into lost strokes despite easy reachability. Elite play demands nailing irons and putts to exploit scoring chances without bogey slips.
B
Blue (Women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654342 yards3970 metersCR 65.5Bogey 92.0Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 139 | 238 | 339 | 180 | 127 | 250 | 390 | 205 | 2223 | 135 | 270 | 267 | 232 | 112 | 191 | 291 | 373 | 248 | 2119 | 4342 |
W
White (Women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 766466 yards5913 metersCR 77.6Bogey 110.2Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 76 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 166 | 409 | 486 | 335 | 202 | 376 | 539 | 316 | 3323 | 181 | 437 | 407 | 412 | 149 | 314 | 382 | 511 | 350 | 3143 | 6466 |
Y
Yellow (Women) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746208 yards5677 metersCR 76.1Bogey 108.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 152 | 374 | 457 | 319 | 187 | 364 | 525 | 300 | 3164 | 172 | 416 | 398 | 401 | 139 | 302 | 374 | 499 | 343 | 3044 | 6208 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Duddingston
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For White (Women) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started51% match
For White (Women) tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For White (Women) tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Duddingston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Duddingston. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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38% match
For White (Women) tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
34% match
For White (Women) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Alignment13%
53% match
For White (Women) tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White (Women) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For White (Women) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For White (Women) tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White (Women) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For White (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion12%
Precision11%
62% match
For White (Women) tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Accuracy22%
58% match
For White (Women) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For White (Women) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For White (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
61% match
For White (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
65% match
For White (Women) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy20%
Visualization19%
64% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
16% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Alignment16%
58% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
46% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy30%
Visualization12%
77% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
67% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Yellow (Women) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
75% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
78% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
48% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
64% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision24%
Alignment21%
54% match
For Blue (Women) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Duddingston
Get answers to common questions about playing Duddingston and what to expect.
How difficult is Duddingston for mid-handicap golfers?
Duddingston is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Duddingston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5404 yards. The back tees extend to 6466.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Duddingston?
With a course rating of 77.6 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 Duddingston and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6466.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Duddingston 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 Duddingston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6466.0 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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