29% match
For White 2019 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hamilton
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Hamilton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hamilton, 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 21%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hamilton
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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 | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hamilton.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@hamiltongolfclub.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
Carlisle Rd, Ferniegair, Hamilton ML3 7UE, UK
Course Description
Hamilton Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Founded in 1892 with a course layout developed in 1925 by James Braid, the club maintains a heritage as a premier venue offering guest and visitor access alongside traditional club membership. It highlights its association with the James Braid courses and offers preferential green fees through this affiliation, while emphasizing a strong sense of tradition and community through annual open competitions and club events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1892
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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 Hamilton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2019
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant short par four tests where tee positioning unlocks birdie putts but high slope rating amplifies bogey risk on select tough holes.
R
Red (Men) 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685511 yards5039 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.3 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 347 | 122 | 425 | 421 | 401 | 364 | 253 | 159 | 2830 | 275 | 411 | 204 | 337 | 324 | 126 | 374 | 339 | 291 | 2681 | 5511 |
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706140 yards5614 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 379 | 133 | 492 | 476 | 413 | 395 | 291 | 170 | 3102 | 286 | 419 | 220 | 399 | 397 | 165 | 447 | 356 | 349 | 3038 | 6140 |
Y
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685887 yards5383 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.6Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 356 | 122 | 472 | 476 | 413 | 364 | 283 | 166 | 2996 | 286 | 411 | 215 | 385 | 379 | 155 | 374 | 347 | 339 | 2891 | 5887 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hamilton
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White 2019 tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
47% match
For White 2019 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started58% match
For White 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Hamilton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hamilton. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For White 2019 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Aim14%
37% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
47% match
For White 2019 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
39% match
For White 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White 2019 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For White 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
72% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started64% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring27%
Accuracy19%
80% match
For White 2019 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
59% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion23%
Aim22%
67% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
60% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
71% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
52% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
71% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring19%
Distance Control11%
70% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Aim19%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
69% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
26% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Sink long putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control55%
Visualization40%
Dispersion5%
37% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
72% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy14%
Precision13%
56% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Open up and fly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
47% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
37% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started60% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
86% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Aim11%
76% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For Red (Men) 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton
Get answers to common questions about playing Hamilton and what to expect.
How difficult is Hamilton for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hamilton challenges consistency. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hamilton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5826 yards. The back tees extend to 6140.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hamilton?
With a course rating of 69.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hamilton and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6140.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hamilton 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 Hamilton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6140.0 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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