Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Fortrose & Rosemarkie.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fortrose & Rosemarkie, 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.
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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Ness Rd E, Fortrose IV10 8SE, UK
Fortrose and Rosemarkie Golf Club operates a historic Scottish links golf course located on the Chanonry Point on the Black Isle near Inverness, Scotland. The 18-hole championship links course is renowned as the 15th oldest recorded golf club in the world and features a pro shop, online booking, and visitor information for golf enthusiasts. The club hosts competitions and offers memberships, dining options at COVE RESTAURANT, and facilities on Ness Road East in Fortrose, with a strong emphasis on coastal scenery and historical significance.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1888
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Fortrose & Rosemarkie, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 442 | 342 | 497 | 133 | 469 | 331 | 404 | 204 | 3151 | 319 | 415 | 431 | 309 | 265 | 292 | 335 | 357 | 211 | 2934 | 6085 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.8 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 414 | 313 | 465 | 133 | 469 | 323 | 383 | 204 | 3033 | 319 | 378 | 394 | 309 | 265 | 292 | 335 | 357 | 211 | 2860 | 5893 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 14 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 401 | 298 | 456 | 122 | 416 | 270 | 376 | 191 | 2850 | 313 | 347 | 380 | 300 | 249 | 285 | 329 | 347 | 194 | 2744 | 5594 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 390 | 283 | 448 | 107 | 411 | 241 | 364 | 181 | 2734 | 309 | 326 | 365 | 249 | 237 | 277 | 322 | 333 | 190 | 2608 | 5342 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Fortrose & Rosemarkie hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fortrose & Rosemarkie. 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.
Full 55 days 75 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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length 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
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Fortrose & Rosemarkie and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Fortrose & Rosemarkie challenges consistency. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5714 yards. The back tees extend to 6085.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.9 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.
At a full length of 6085.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 121.0 and yardage reaching 6085.0 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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