Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Inchmarlo Golf Course

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Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Queen's Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Queen's, 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

Precision 22%Distance Control 21%Scoring 21%Trajectory 17%Aim 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.

23.4

Average HCP

12.8

Minimum HCP

38.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Queen's

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Queen's.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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secretary@inchmarlo.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

Glassel Road

Course Description

Inchmarlo Golf Centre is a scenic golf facility in Banchory, Royal Deeside offering a 9-hole Queens Course, a floodlit driving range with Toptracer range technology, and an on-site restaurant. The venue also provides golf tuition, equipment hire, and visitor or member bookings year-round, with additional amenities like a private hire/resort area and local partners such as Sutherland’s Pastry & Coffee and The Pilates Hut. Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the centre serves members, visitors and families, and operates daily with extended driving range access.

nine hole golf course • queens course • driving range with toptracer • golf tuition • golf instruction • golf equipment hire • golf membership • visitor bookings • members bookings • outings packages • private hire venue • golf reception • banchory golf • royal deeside golf • aberdeenshire golf • sutherland’s pastry and coffee • the pilates hut • toptracer range technology • golf reception hours

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Graeme Webster

Opened

2001

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Queen's

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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Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim15%

Scoring15%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control18%

Aim10%

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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Trajectory13%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Queen's

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Queen's. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision33%

Aim24%

Alignment12%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills

Distance Control50%

Trajectory25%

Precision10%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Master touch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills

Distance Control38%

Aim20%

Scoring16%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy16%

Alignment14%

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Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Distance Control29%

Precision23%

Dispersion12%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Dispersion13%

Precision12%

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision22%

Mechanics15%

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Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision25%

Scoring20%

Trajectory14%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Queen's

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Queen's

Get answers to common questions about playing Queen's and what to expect.

How difficult is Queen's for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Queen's challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Queen's?

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.

What is considered a good score at Queen's?

With a course rating of 70 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Queen's and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Queen's and how should I play it?

Queen's 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 Queen's strategically challenging?

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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