29% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kilmacolm
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
165
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
Kilmacolm Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kilmacolm, 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kilmacolm
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
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 Kilmacolm.
Contact Information
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
Porterfield Rd, Kilmacolm PA13 4PD, UK
Course Description
Kilmacolm Golf Club is a historic golf club in Kilmacolm, Scotland, home to a renowned course that has earned a place among Scotland’s Top 100. The club emphasizes a warm, friendly atmosphere with a welcoming clubhouse where visitors can relax after a round. It offers facilities such as a driving range, indoor golf studio, and a professional team, along with open competitions and a range of membership options. Located in Scotland, the club serves both local members and visiting golfers seeking a memorable Scottish golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
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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 Kilmacolm, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black (Women) 2018
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four pressure testing approach irons for birdie looks and par saves. Back nine amps bogey threats on par fives through elevated ratings and layouts.
B
Black (Women) 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725961 yards5451 metersCR 74.4Bogey 105.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 153 | 353 | 344 | 326 | 230 | 472 | 369 | 382 | 2912 | 324 | 511 | 163 | 428 | 392 | 334 | 354 | 137 | 406 | 3049 | 5961 |
G
Gold (Women) 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725426 yards4962 metersCR 71.4Bogey 101.3Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 264 | 133 | 318 | 287 | 300 | 218 | 422 | 338 | 369 | 2649 | 287 | 476 | 110 | 420 | 370 | 280 | 340 | 118 | 376 | 2777 | 5426 |
W
Winter Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715570 yards5093 metersCR 72.1Bogey 102.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 186 | 127 | 338 | 332 | 316 | 208 | 453 | 361 | 375 | 2696 | 310 | 491 | 119 | 426 | 366 | 294 | 342 | 126 | 400 | 2874 | 5570 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kilmacolm
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
51% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
70% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Kilmacolm
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kilmacolm. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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Get Started65% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
27% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
77% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Precision11%
76% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
61% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
56% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
63% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
80% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Make par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
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Get Started70% match
For Black (Women) 2018 tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Winter Blue tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
61% match
For Winter Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Winter Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Winter Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Winter Blue tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Winter Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Winter Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Aim26%
Scoring19%
58% match
For Winter Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Visualization15%
71% match
For Winter Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Winter Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Precision14%
63% match
For Winter Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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Get Started60% match
For Winter Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Winter Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Winter Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
78% match
For Winter Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Accuracy14%
61% match
For Winter Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
41% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
73% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim19%
65% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
74% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Scoring11%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Gold (Women) 2018 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kilmacolm
Get answers to common questions about playing Kilmacolm and what to expect.
How difficult is Kilmacolm for mid-handicap golfers?
Kilmacolm is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kilmacolm?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5694 yards. The back tees extend to 5961.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kilmacolm?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kilmacolm and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5961.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Kilmacolm and how should I play it?
Kilmacolm 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 Kilmacolm strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5961.0 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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