42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links), 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 16%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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links).
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rongoudie@hotmail.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
Machrie Hotel, Isle of Islay PA42 7AN, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Donald Steel, Willie Campbell
Opened
1891
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(368 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 Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links), all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces careful positioning on long par fives and solid par fours where mistakes lead to bogeys per high ratings. Repeated decisions balance aggression and safety on back nine's tougher layout.This course plays like a power test with risk on reachable par fives and demanding par fours.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 737024 yards6423 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.4Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 51.4 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 533 | 222 | 378 | 448 | 426 | 329 | 394 | 143 | 3295 | 472 | 322 | 584 | 456 | 175 | 381 | 464 | 342 | 533 | 3729 | 7024 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726400 yards5852 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 511 | 174 | 373 | 396 | 363 | 303 | 346 | 138 | 2993 | 426 | 282 | 495 | 450 | 151 | 348 | 444 | 316 | 495 | 3407 | 6400 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705949 yards5440 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 463 | 156 | 322 | 365 | 354 | 286 | 339 | 114 | 2759 | 382 | 252 | 461 | 423 | 142 | 315 | 418 | 308 | 489 | 3190 | 5949 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Aim15%
72% match
For Black tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links). 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started55% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
16% match
For Black tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Black tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
88% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
57% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
78% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
57% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy15%
Precision12%
43% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading10%
52% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
45% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
47% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
81% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Beat streaks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Beat streaks, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
Aim11%
53% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
84% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim19%
58% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
65% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Aim12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)
Get answers to common questions about playing Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) and what to expect.
How difficult is Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) for mid-handicap golfers?
Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6486 yards. The back tees extend to 7024.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links)?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7024.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) and how should I play it?
Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) is designed as a Links 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 Islay (Machrie Hotel & Golf Links) strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7024.0 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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