62% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Aim12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dumfries And County
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Dumfries And County Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dumfries And County, 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 25%Precision 16%Aim 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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dumfries And County
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver 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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dumfries And County.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@thecounty.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
Edinburgh Rd, Dumfries DG1 1JX, UK
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Fernie
Opened
1912
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⭐4.7(143 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 Dumfries And County, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2016
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a tight precision battle on shortish holes where iron choices into greens spark constant bogey risks and demand sharp short game saves to protect low scores.
B
Blue 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695420 yards4956 metersCR 66.6Bogey 89.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | — | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 380 | 267 | 313 | 274 | 164 | 496 | 416 | 165 | 2748 | 266 | 317 | 403 | 413 | 90 | 352 | 179 | 370 | 282 | 2672 | 5420 |
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695925 yards5418 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | — | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 395 | 329 | 327 | 364 | 185 | 519 | 433 | 172 | 3015 | 278 | 332 | 428 | 450 | 90 | 371 | 201 | 381 | 379 | 2910 | 5925 |
Y
Yellow 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695782 yards5287 metersCR 68.3Bogey 91.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 11 | — | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 267 | 390 | 325 | 323 | 360 | 168 | 510 | 425 | 169 | 2937 | 275 | 313 | 422 | 439 | 90 | 365 | 192 | 377 | 372 | 2845 | 5782 |
R
Red 2016 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725420 yards4956 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.1Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 273 | 380 | 267 | 313 | 274 | 164 | 496 | 416 | 165 | 2748 | 266 | 317 | 403 | 413 | 90 | 352 | 179 | 370 | 282 | 2672 | 5420 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dumfries And County
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
44% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
16% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
14 Week Flagship Program for Dumfries And County
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dumfries And County. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
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Get Started48% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
41% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics26%
Precision22%
45% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
42% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For White 2016 tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment18%
Aim13%
60% match
For White 2016 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
61% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
58% match
For White 2016 tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For White 2016 tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For White 2016 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For White 2016 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
67% match
For White 2016 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
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Get Started66% match
For White 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White 2016 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
64% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
71% match
For White 2016 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White 2016 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For White 2016 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
56% match
For Blue 2016 tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization21%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
54% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Mechanics19%
Precision17%
56% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
78% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
72% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
67% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
80% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
73% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control30%
Aim13%
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Get Started66% match
For Red 2016 tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red 2016 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Red 2016 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Red 2016 tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Red 2016 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Red 2016 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dumfries And County
Get answers to common questions about playing Dumfries And County and what to expect.
How difficult is Dumfries And County for mid-handicap golfers?
Dumfries And County is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dumfries And County?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5672 yards. The back tees extend to 5925.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dumfries And County?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dumfries And County and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5925.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Dumfries And County 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 Dumfries And County strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5925.0 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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