61% match
For White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elderslie
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Elderslie Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elderslie, 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 22%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 18%Alignment 16%
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.
20
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elderslie
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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 Elderslie.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
eldersliegolfclub@btconnect.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
Pro Shop Elderslie G C, 63 Main Rd, Elderslie, Johnstone PA5 9AZ, UK
Course Description
Elderslie Golf Club is a historic 18-hole parkland golf course located in Elderslie, Renfrewshire on the west coast of Scotland. The course, originally designed by James Braid and first opened in 1909, offers panoramic views and a traditional golfing milieu with a clubhouse and coaching facilities. The club provides visitor tee bookings, a pro shop, golf lessons, and an indoor golf lounge, serving both members and visitors in the Paisley area. It maintains an active presence online with social media channels for updates and engagement.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1909
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(177 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 Elderslie, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This short par heavy layout forces repeated precise tee to green decisions on compact par fours where misses lead to bogey pressure especially building on the tougher back nine.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705392 yards4930 metersCR 67.2Bogey 89.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 122 | 257 | 364 | 250 | 322 | 282 | 175 | 296 | 2420 | 318 | 196 | 242 | 346 | 449 | 389 | 335 | 291 | 406 | 2972 | 5392 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706162 yards5635 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 143 | 317 | 398 | 341 | 329 | 401 | 192 | 336 | 2836 | 351 | 215 | 304 | 409 | 547 | 402 | 350 | 309 | 439 | 3326 | 6162 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705951 yards5442 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 132 | 308 | 377 | 332 | 326 | 391 | 182 | 330 | 2745 | 325 | 206 | 282 | 406 | 523 | 394 | 343 | 301 | 426 | 3206 | 5951 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elderslie
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 profile26% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Elderslie
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elderslie. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
52% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment24%
Aim19%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
61% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring14%
Dispersion14%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Precision15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
Aim14%
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Get Started65% 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%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion19%
Precision14%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
31% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization8%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Dispersion11%
60% match
For Red tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
57% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
76% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
45% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Dispersion23%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
44% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
44% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
72% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision17%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
67% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
72% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Elderslie
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 Elderslie
Get answers to common questions about playing Elderslie and what to expect.
How difficult is Elderslie for mid-handicap golfers?
Elderslie presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elderslie?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5777 yards. The back tees extend to 6162.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elderslie?
With a course rating of 70.8 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.
How long is Elderslie and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6162.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Elderslie 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 Elderslie strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6162.0 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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