42% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hayston
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Hayston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hayston, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
15.9
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
27.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hayston
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hayston.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@haystongolf.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
Campsie Rd, Kirkintilloch, Glasgow G66 1RN, UK
Course Description
Hayston Golf Club is a Scottish golf club offering a parkland course with a history of memberships and visitor play. The site emphasizes online booking options for members and visitors, a pro shop, clubhouse facilities, and regular opens and events throughout the year. Located near Glasgow, the club highlights a welcoming atmosphere for both new members and visitors, with information on joining and how to find the clubhouse. The homepage features course status updates and visual highlights of the course and facilities, supporting a regional golfing community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1926
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(164 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 Hayston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course repeatedly tests precise irons and putts on par fours and threes where mis-hits risk bogeys amid elevated difficulty ratings. Forward play stresses control to grind low scores without forced heroics.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 665246 yards4797 metersCR 66.0Bogey 87.2Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 66 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 417 | 264 | 99 | 289 | 400 | 330 | 136 | 467 | 2769 | 317 | 349 | 246 | 296 | 151 | 202 | 422 | 363 | 131 | 2477 | 5246 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706080 yards5560 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.4Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 502 | 289 | 118 | 340 | 434 | 437 | 152 | 551 | 3243 | 367 | 359 | 316 | 380 | 165 | 232 | 489 | 384 | 145 | 2837 | 6080 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705786 yards5291 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.5Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 490 | 275 | 109 | 327 | 403 | 433 | 142 | 519 | 3093 | 340 | 353 | 305 | 341 | 158 | 208 | 473 | 377 | 138 | 2693 | 5786 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hayston
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Hayston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hayston. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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74% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory21%
49% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
80% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision24%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
85% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion12%
60% match
For White tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
78% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
59% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment21%
78% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
38% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Dispersion21%
38% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Alignment9%
77% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory19%
Aim18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
82% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Precision17%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hayston
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hayston
Get answers to common questions about playing Hayston and what to expect.
How difficult is Hayston for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hayston challenges consistency. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hayston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5663 yards. The back tees extend to 6080.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hayston?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 Hayston and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6080.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hayston and how should I play it?
Hayston is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Hayston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6080.0 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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