Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Dunstanburgh.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dunstanburgh, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club, Embleton, Alnwick NE66 3XQ, UK
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1900
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Dunstanburgh, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 366 | 373 | 164 | 284 | 392 | 309 | 364 | 420 | 3089 | 425 | 309 | 422 | 127 | 529 | 134 | 402 | 410 | 440 | 3198 | 6287 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 356 | 371 | 159 | 278 | 386 | 299 | 307 | 371 | 2940 | 405 | 294 | 412 | 99 | 521 | 118 | 380 | 371 | 434 | 3034 | 5974 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 350 | 364 | 150 | 269 | 382 | 270 | 248 | 420 | 2862 | 366 | 278 | 346 | 94 | 468 | 108 | 315 | 324 | 418 | 2717 | 5579 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dunstanburgh. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 38 days 54 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Dunstanburgh hole by hole data. Contains 38 practice days and 33 unique drills.
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Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunstanburgh and what to expect.
Players often find Dunstanburgh technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5933 yards. The back tees extend to 6287.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6287.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6287.0 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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