Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Gogarburn.
Total Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
140
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
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 Gogarburn, 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 50 putts in a row 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.
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Everything you need to know about Gogarburn.
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Gogarburn Golf Club operates a parkland golf course near Edinburgh in Midlothian, offering a 12-hole layout with visitor tee times and membership options. Located just off the Edinburgh–Glasgow A8 corridor and close to the airport, the club provides facilities for members and visitors, including online booking avenues and information on course status and rules. Founded in 1975, the club emphasizes a welcoming environment for both casual golfers and serious players, with course etiquette and open competition opportunities reflected in its on-site and online presence.
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Holes
12
Par
43
Type
Parkland
Opened
1975
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Gogarburn, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.5 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 273 | 259 | 224 | 264 | 335 | 215 | 166 | 379 | 2464 | 349 | 273 | 259 | 224 | 264 | 335 | 215 | 166 | 379 | 2464 | 4928 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 266 | 257 | 220 | 249 | 319 | 215 | 150 | 367 | 2383 | 340 | 266 | 257 | 220 | 249 | 319 | 215 | 150 | 367 | 2383 | 4766 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gogarburn 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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Showing 29 Programs
% match to course practice profileAlign body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gogarburn. 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.
Full 46 days 64 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
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Gogarburn and what to expect.
Gogarburn is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 64.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 43.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4847 yards. The back tees extend to 4928.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 64.4 and par 43, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 43 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 4928.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 111.0 and yardage reaching 4928.0 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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