52% match
For Yellow tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gifford
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Gifford Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gifford, 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 26%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
17
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gifford
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
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 | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 Gifford.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@haddingtongolf.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
Edinburgh Rd, Gifford, Haddington EH41 4JE, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1865
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⭐4.4(181 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 Gifford, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee position creates short approach rewards but longer holes force carry risks and amplify bogey pressure for steady play.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695702 yards5214 metersCR 67.2Bogey 90.2Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 343 | 302 | 351 | 194 | 382 | 261 | 384 | 420 | 2782 | 341 | 343 | 302 | 351 | 136 | 382 | 261 | 384 | 420 | 2920 | 5702 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716129 yards5604 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.9Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 162 | 355 | 307 | 357 | 198 | 405 | 313 | 402 | 497 | 2996 | 347 | 355 | 307 | 357 | 150 | 405 | 313 | 402 | 497 | 3133 | 6129 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705944 yards5435 metersCR 68.2Bogey 91.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 150 | 348 | 305 | 355 | 196 | 393 | 299 | 397 | 439 | 2882 | 343 | 348 | 305 | 355 | 141 | 393 | 299 | 397 | 481 | 3062 | 5944 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gifford
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 profile66% match
For Yellow tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
13 Week Flagship Program for Gifford
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gifford. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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47% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics11%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
23% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control31%
Visualization19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
66% 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%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Aim13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision24%
Aim18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion23%
Aim15%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
35% match
For White tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Precision13%
Distance Control12%
65% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy21%
Alignment10%
71% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Visualization13%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
59% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Alignment14%
42% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
54% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
75% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gifford
Get answers to common questions about playing Gifford and what to expect.
How difficult is Gifford for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Gifford technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gifford?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5916 yards. The back tees extend to 6129.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gifford?
With a course rating of 69.2 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 Gifford and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6129.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Gifford 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 Gifford strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6129.0 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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