37% match
For Red 2019 tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gogarburn
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Gogarburn Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 24%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%Precision 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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gogarburn
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
Pitch | 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gogarburn.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@gogarburngc.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
Hanley Lodge, Newbridge EH28 8NN, UK
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
12
Par
43
Type
Parkland
Opened
1975
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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 Gogarburn, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short par course with matching nines forces repeated tee choices on compact fours where iron placement unlocks birdies but edges lead to bogey tallies on reachable threes.This short par course with matching nines forces repeated tee choices on compact fours where iron placement unlocks birdies but edges lead to bogey tallies on reachable threes.
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 664928 yards4506 metersCR 64.4Bogey 85.0Slope 111
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 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664766 yards4358 metersCR 68.0Bogey 96.6Slope 121
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gogarburn
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 profile53% match
For Red 2019 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
14% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Gogarburn
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
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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63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Red 2019 tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Precision13%
68% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started68% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision13%
Scoring12%
62% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Precision17%
45% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For White 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
62% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started80% match
For White 2019 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For White 2019 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory22%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
78% match
For White 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
72% match
For White 2019 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White 2019 tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
58% match
For White 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Gogarburn
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gogarburn
Get answers to common questions about playing Gogarburn and what to expect.
How difficult is Gogarburn for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gogarburn?
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.
What is considered a good score at Gogarburn?
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.
How long is Gogarburn and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4928.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Gogarburn and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Gogarburn strategically challenging?
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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