45% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gatehouse
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Gatehouse Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gatehouse, 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
Scoring 23%Aim 22%Distance Control 20%Precision 17%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.
15.8
Average HCP
8.8
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gatehouse
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.
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 | Perpendicular 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 | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gatehouse.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@callypalace.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
Laurieston Rd, Gatehouse DG7 2BE, UK
Course Description
McMillan Hotels is a Scotland-based hospitality firm that owns and operates a chain of 3 hotels offering amenities such as wedding assemblies and mountain biking.
hotels • accommodation • scotland • travel • hospitality • boutique hotels • scotland travel • fine dining • restaurant • hotel booking • leisure travel
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Macaulay
Opened
1994
Google 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 Gatehouse, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron precision on many par threes and short par fours while par fives bring reachable but risky birdie spots for beginners. Careful play avoids big numbers on top handicap trouble holes.
W
White 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 665042 yards4610 metersCR 65.2Bogey 87.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 211 | 354 | 320 | 322 | 131 | 549 | 280 | 189 | 165 | 2521 | 211 | 354 | 320 | 322 | 131 | 549 | 280 | 189 | 165 | 2521 | 5042 |
Y
Yellow 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 664836 yards4422 metersCR 64.2Bogey 85.6Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 206 | 338 | 288 | 316 | 120 | 532 | 272 | 186 | 160 | 2418 | 206 | 338 | 288 | 316 | 120 | 532 | 272 | 186 | 160 | 2418 | 4836 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684712 yards4309 metersCR 68.2Bogey 96.2Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 198 | 345 | 230 | 313 | 116 | 546 | 267 | 183 | 158 | 2356 | 198 | 345 | 230 | 313 | 116 | 546 | 267 | 183 | 158 | 2356 | 4712 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gatehouse
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
50% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring22%
Trajectory16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gatehouse
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gatehouse. 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 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
17% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
80% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy18%
83% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision18%
Aim13%
47% match
For White 2017 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started65% match
For White 2017 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
44% match
For White 2017 tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy25%
Precision11%
44% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
44% match
For White 2017 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
58% match
For White 2017 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For White 2017 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For White 2017 tees
Sink All Short Putts
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
58% match
For White 2017 tees
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
47% match
For White 2017 tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For White 2017 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring18%
Precision12%
47% match
For White 2017 tees
Pace Putts To Hole
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started61% match
For White 2017 tees
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
70% match
For White 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
72% match
For White 2017 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
66% match
For White 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For White 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White 2017 tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For White 2017 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion13%
84% match
For White 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
60% match
For White 2017 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
72% match
For White 2017 tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
63% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For White 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
Precision15%
54% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gatehouse
Get answers to common questions about playing Gatehouse and what to expect.
How difficult is Gatehouse for mid-handicap golfers?
Gatehouse presents a demanding test. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 65.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gatehouse?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4877 yards. The back tees extend to 5042.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gatehouse?
With a course rating of 65.2 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 Gatehouse and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5042.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Gatehouse and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Gatehouse strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5042.0 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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