50% match
For White 2005 tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hirsel
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Hirsel Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hirsel, 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 22%Aim 19%Precision 16%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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hirsel
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Chip | Parallel 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 Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hirsel.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hirselgc.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
Kelso Road, Coldstream TD12 4NJ, UK
Course Description
Tucked away on the edge of the idyllic Hirsel Estate in The Scottish Borders, The Hirsel Golf Club in Coldstream is open for its members, the general public and visiting golfers to enjoy. We have ample free on-site parking, disabled access and baby changing facilities; as well as an experienced front of house and catering team who offer a welcoming and professional service for you and your guests, whatever the occasion.
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1948
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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 Hirsel, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2005
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:The course delivers ongoing decisions on short par fours stressing tee and approach accuracy. Scoring risks peak on select tougher holes amid back nine demands.
B
Blue 2005 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685302 yards4848 metersCR 65.6Bogey 87.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 68 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 218 | 177 | 300 | 313 | 314 | 110 | 335 | 398 | 2439 | 93 | 320 | 445 | 385 | 130 | 397 | 273 | 332 | 488 | 2863 | 5302 |
W
White 2005 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706024 yards5508 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 290 | 243 | 310 | 381 | 355 | 167 | 345 | 413 | 2796 | 98 | 330 | 531 | 440 | 177 | 437 | 333 | 375 | 507 | 3228 | 6024 |
Y
Yellow 2005 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705820 yards5322 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 278 | 206 | 300 | 369 | 350 | 162 | 340 | 398 | 2685 | 93 | 325 | 520 | 435 | 170 | 430 | 302 | 363 | 497 | 3135 | 5820 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hirsel
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For White 2005 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For White 2005 tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White 2005 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hirsel
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hirsel. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For White 2005 tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Mechanics15%
60% match
For White 2005 tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion19%
48% match
For White 2005 tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For White 2005 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started47% match
For White 2005 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
54% match
For White 2005 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim29%
Scoring20%
49% match
For White 2005 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For White 2005 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
57% match
For White 2005 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For White 2005 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
80% match
For White 2005 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
71% match
For White 2005 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
69% match
For White 2005 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White 2005 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
64% match
For White 2005 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Dispersion16%
39% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
41% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
34% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
67% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
57% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
42% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
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Get Started78% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Dispersion18%
Precision17%
66% match
For Yellow 2005 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment12%
Precision11%
47% match
For Blue 2005 tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
16% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
52% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
76% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
50% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue 2005 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim22%
Dispersion16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hirsel
Get answers to common questions about playing Hirsel and what to expect.
How difficult is Hirsel for mid-handicap golfers?
Hirsel presents a demanding test. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hirsel?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5663 yards. The back tees extend to 6024.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hirsel?
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 Hirsel and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6024.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hirsel and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Hirsel strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6024.0 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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