65% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Girvan
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Girvan Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Girvan, 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Girvan
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Girvan.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Golf.Bookings@south-ayrshire.gov.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
40 Golf Course Rd, Girvan KA26 9HW, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
64
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1902
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⭐4.5(186 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 Girvan, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing iron precision demands from plentiful par threes and short par fours, building score risks on tough indexes through approach misses rather than long drives.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 645086 yards4651 metersCR 64.5Bogey 83.9Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.6 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.3 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 13 | — | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 386 | 222 | 318 | 171 | 298 | 217 | 233 | 340 | 2544 | 151 | 358 | 378 | 390 | 208 | 424 | 280 | 215 | 138 | 2542 | 5086 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684753 yards4346 metersCR 67.6Bogey 93.7Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 371 | 218 | 294 | 128 | 292 | 206 | 223 | 330 | 2396 | 144 | 353 | 372 | 385 | 200 | 300 | 263 | 210 | 130 | 2357 | 4753 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695086 yards4651 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.6Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 386 | 222 | 318 | 171 | 298 | 217 | 233 | 340 | 2544 | 151 | 358 | 378 | 390 | 208 | 424 | 280 | 215 | 138 | 2542 | 5086 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654556 yards4166 metersCR 66.4Bogey 92.0Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 65 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 360 | 209 | 282 | 111 | 286 | 157 | 215 | 309 | 2248 | 118 | 345 | 364 | 347 | 191 | 361 | 253 | 205 | 124 | 2308 | 4556 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Girvan
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Precision21%
44% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Girvan
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Girvan. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Trajectory11%
62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment17%
79% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy15%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy31%
Aim9%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control31%
Aim14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min8 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion37%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
28% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Aim12%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment27%
Precision17%
43% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
20% match
For Red tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For Red tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
72% 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%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
56% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Precision29%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Scoring11%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
28% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
48% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
39% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
38% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
84% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Girvan
Get answers to common questions about playing Girvan and what to expect.
How difficult is Girvan for mid-handicap golfers?
Girvan presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Girvan?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4821 yards. The back tees extend to 5086.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Girvan?
With a course rating of 69.5 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Girvan and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5086.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Girvan 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 Girvan strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5086.0 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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