64% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision18%
Distance Control14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dunbar
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Dunbar Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dunbar, 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 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
19.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dunbar
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dunbar.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@dunbargolfclub.com
Giving lessons at Dunbar? Get featured here.
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
East Links, Dunbar EH42 1LL, UK
Course Description
Dunbar Golf Club is a historic links golf course located on Scotland's Golf Coast in East Lothian, offering a true coastal links experience with holes shaped by natural contours and centuries of playing tradition. Established in 1856 and frequently cited among the country’s best courses, it welcomes visitors with information on green fees, visitor bookings, and open competitions. The club emphasizes its heritage, course views over the shoreline, and a warm Scottish hospitality, with on-site facilities including the clubhouse, pro shop, and accommodation options nearby.
links golf • east lothian golf • scotland golf coast • open qualifying championship • golf history • visitor information • visitor booking • green fees • course gallery • course videos • live webcam • course status • hourly weather • accommodation nearby • pro shop • the clubhouse • golf heritage • golf • links course • scotland • golf club • championship • coastal views • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1856
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(370 reviews)
View on Google MapsDunbar Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Dunbar, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par fours and brief par threes that reward dialed irons and sharp short game for pars, but expose scoring trouble on peak difficulty holes where misses compound into bogeys.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694855 yards4439 metersCR 68.1Bogey 94.6Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 311 | 146 | 294 | 117 | 310 | 282 | 309 | 399 | 2492 | 100 | 295 | 376 | 263 | 339 | 299 | 125 | 216 | 350 | 2363 | 4855 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726597 yards6032 metersCR 77.7Bogey 109.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.4 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 541 | 173 | 353 | 147 | 386 | 382 | 370 | 532 | 3358 | 202 | 460 | 457 | 377 | 432 | 338 | 163 | 375 | 435 | 3239 | 6597 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726196 yards5666 metersCR 75.5Bogey 106.3Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 490 | 152 | 340 | 162 | 347 | 371 | 323 | 506 | 3151 | 202 | 418 | 445 | 359 | 413 | 322 | 145 | 320 | 421 | 3045 | 6196 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dunbar
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Yellow tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy41%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Dunbar
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dunbar. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
74% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion12%
Scoring11%
86% match
For Yellow tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Precision16%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started80% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
28% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
54% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy32%
Precision11%
62% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
55% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Precision22%
Dispersion20%
60% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
58% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started60% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment22%
Aim17%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory24%
Scoring19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Alignment17%
50% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision33%
Dispersion9%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Dunbar
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunbar
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunbar and what to expect.
How difficult is Dunbar for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Dunbar technically exacting. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dunbar?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5726 yards. The back tees extend to 6597.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dunbar?
With a course rating of 77.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dunbar and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6597.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Dunbar 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 Dunbar strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6597.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Dunbar. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
47 Programs
2.49 km away
Winterfield Golf Club - Winterfield
Dunbar, ELN
49 Programs
14.38 km away
The Glen Golf Club - Glen Golf Club
North Berwick, ELN
44 Programs
15.58 km away
North Berwick Golf Club - North Berwick
North Berwick, ELN
44 Programs
19.5 km away
Haddington Golf Club - Gifford
Gifford, ELN
13 Programs
19.5 km away
Gifford Golf Club - Gifford
Gifford, East Lothian
17 Programs
19.82 km away
Archerfield Golf Club - Dirleton
Dirleton, East Lothian
15 Programs
19.82 km away
Archerfield Golf Club - Fidra
Dirleton, East Lothian
48 Programs
20.31 km away
The Renaissance Club - The Renaissance
North Berwick, ELN
47 Programs
20.56 km away
Muirfield Golf Club - Muirfield
Gullane, ELN
Same Architect
Courses by Old Tom Morris
Explore other courses designed by Old Tom Morris. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Bridge Of Allan
Bridge Of Allan
Stirling, STG
Kinghorn
Kinghorn
Burntisland, FIF
%3Ftoken%3Dpk_Ge2CvmeFR8WDD1V1OcV6qg&w=256&q=75)
Warkworth
Warkworth Golf Club (1018072)
Morpeth, NBL
Balcomie
Crail
Crail, FIF
St Olaf
Cruden Bay
Peterhead, ABD
Killermont
Glasgow Golf Club
Glasgow, EDU