29% match
For Red 2014 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Glencruitten
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
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
Glencruitten Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Glencruitten, 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 24%Aim 20%Distance Control 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
17
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Glencruitten
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Glencruitten.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@obangolf.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
Glencruitten Rd, Oban PA34 4PU, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
62
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1910
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(93 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 Glencruitten, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2014
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short layout packed with par threes and tight par fours pressures precise irons and steady putting where misses easily build bogey tallies on tough spots.
W
White 2014 Tee
Gender: MalePar 624471 yards4088 metersCR 62.5Bogey 81.8Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 39.8 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.0 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 173 | 165 | 282 | 154 | 255 | 219 | 263 | 197 | 2158 | 150 | 238 | 422 | 185 | 326 | 127 | 324 | 184 | 357 | 2313 | 4471 |
Y
Yellow 2014 Tee
Gender: MalePar 614236 yards3873 metersCR 61.7Bogey 80.6Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.1 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.5 · Slope 109
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 439 | 167 | 144 | 273 | 141 | 194 | 210 | 257 | 187 | 2012 | 141 | 205 | 392 | 176 | 318 | 129 | 322 | 184 | 357 | 2224 | 4236 |
R
Red 2014 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623885 yards3552 metersCR 62.9Bogey 87.7Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 43.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.4 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 149 | 151 | 266 | 139 | 213 | 193 | 239 | 165 | 1912 | 127 | 177 | 332 | 168 | 303 | 110 | 284 | 151 | 321 | 1973 | 3885 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Glencruitten
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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Red 2014 tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
41% match
For Red 2014 tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
18% match
For Red 2014 tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Glencruitten
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Glencruitten. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
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≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started66% match
For Red 2014 tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
62% match
For Red 2014 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Distance Control12%
63% match
For Red 2014 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Red 2014 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim25%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Red 2014 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Precision13%
72% match
For Red 2014 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red 2014 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Red 2014 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
68% match
For Red 2014 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red 2014 tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Red 2014 tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red 2014 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red 2014 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
29% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
72% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
45% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
43% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
70% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Scoring12%
56% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment17%
Aim14%
53% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Yellow 2014 tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
52% match
For White 2014 tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
51% match
For White 2014 tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
41% match
For White 2014 tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
41% match
For White 2014 tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
49% match
For White 2014 tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
49% match
For White 2014 tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading10%
58% match
For White 2014 tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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For White 2014 tees
Set up par or better, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Scoring23%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Glencruitten
Get answers to common questions about playing Glencruitten and what to expect.
How difficult is Glencruitten for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Glencruitten challenges consistency. With a slope of 104.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 62.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 62.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Glencruitten?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4178 yards. The back tees extend to 4471.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Glencruitten?
With a course rating of 62.5 and par 62, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 62 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Glencruitten and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4471.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Glencruitten and how should I play it?
Glencruitten is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Glencruitten strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 104.0 and yardage reaching 4471.0 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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