Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know 3.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
74
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 3, 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, underneath the hanging string line.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Gullane Golf Club is a prestigious Scottish golf club offering three championship-level links courses with sweeping views over East Lothian in Gullane. The club emphasizes a historic, village-of-golf experience and hosts visitors to its famous Gullane No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 courses along with its broader heritage and facilities. Located on the east coast of Scotland, the club blends long-standing tradition with high-quality links golf for members and visitors alike.
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Holes
60
Par
68
Type
Links
Architect
Harry Colt
Opened
1910
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on 3 hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on 3 hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on 3 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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 3. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Sand
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feel the distance: control wedge rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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Dial in aim, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFade or draw short irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing 3 and what to expect.
3 presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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