50% match
For Red 2017 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gourock
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Gourock Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gourock, 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 20%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
17.6
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gourock
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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 Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gourock.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@gourockgolfclub.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
Cowal View, Gourock PA19 1HD, UK
Course Description
Gourock Golf Club is a regional golf facility located in Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland. The club operates a golf course with associated amenities including a pro shop, bar and restaurant, and a studio simulator offering practice and entertainment options. It hosts open competitions, championships, and various member activities, with information on openings and course status. The club provides membership information and event hosting in a coastal Scottish golfing environment.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Braid/Cotton
Opened
1896
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(205 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 Gourock, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where iron distance control shapes birdie runs and bogey traps, with back nine ramping up second-shot risks via steeper slope and bogey marks.This course delivers constant par four battles where iron distance control shapes birdie runs and bogey traps, with back nine ramping up second-shot risks via steeper slope and bogey marks.
W
White 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726408 yards5859 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.7Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.5 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 322 | 366 | 141 | 332 | 362 | 187 | 498 | 447 | 3118 | 280 | 501 | 458 | 476 | 328 | 357 | 316 | 160 | 414 | 3290 | 6408 |
Y
Yellow 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716212 yards5680 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.2Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 5 | — | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 457 | 314 | 360 | 135 | 328 | 355 | 160 | 484 | 434 | 3027 | 274 | 495 | 453 | 450 | 316 | 354 | 311 | 145 | 387 | 3185 | 6212 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 593036 yards2776 metersCR 59.7Bogey 82.9Slope 99
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 41.0 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 41.9 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 59 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 200 | 150 | 160 | 62 | 205 | 199 | 60 | 245 | 250 | 1531 | 140 | 160 | 240 | 230 | 141 | 154 | 135 | 55 | 250 | 1505 | 3036 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725584 yards5106 metersCR 74.3Bogey 105.0Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 265 | 344 | 128 | 322 | 338 | 155 | 464 | 326 | 2720 | 263 | 442 | 382 | 448 | 309 | 270 | 245 | 136 | 369 | 2864 | 5584 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gourock
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Red 2017 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
18% match
For Red 2017 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gourock
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gourock. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red 2017 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
57% match
For Red 2017 tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
55% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Red 2017 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
59% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
61% match
For Red 2017 tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
80% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started55% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
53% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Dispersion19%
Scoring13%
52% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory17%
Aim13%
43% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
68% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
64% match
For White 2017 tees
Practice line and speed, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision31%
Aim19%
28% match
For White 2017 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gourock
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gourock
Get answers to common questions about playing Gourock and what to expect.
How difficult is Gourock for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Gourock challenges consistency. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gourock?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4722 yards. The back tees extend to 6408.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gourock?
With a course rating of 72.3 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gourock and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6408.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gourock and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Gourock strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6408.0 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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