59% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for King James Vi
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
King James Vi Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for King James Vi, 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 18%Precision 17%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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for King James Vi
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about King James Vi.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@kingjamesvi.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
Moncreiffe Island, Perth PH2 8NR, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1858
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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 King James Vi, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Expect tight decisions on short par fours where precise drives feed wedge approaches risking bogeys on ranked tough holes. Par fives offer birdie shots but demand careful layups amid overall high difficulty pressure.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735491 yards5021 metersCR 72.3Bogey 102.5Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 328 | 176 | 452 | 133 | 308 | 293 | 510 | 407 | 2937 | 320 | 352 | 262 | 147 | 297 | 238 | 378 | 144 | 416 | 2554 | 5491 |
R
Red (Short) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725274 yards4823 metersCR 70.9Bogey 100.7Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 328 | 176 | 452 | 133 | 308 | 293 | 510 | 407 | 2937 | 320 | 267 | 195 | 82 | 297 | 238 | 378 | 144 | 416 | 2337 | 5274 |
R
Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705330 yards4874 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 328 | 176 | 452 | 133 | 308 | 378 | 144 | 416 | 2665 | 330 | 328 | 176 | 452 | 133 | 308 | 378 | 144 | 416 | 2665 | 5330 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for King James Vi
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 profile40% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
13 Week Flagship Program for King James Vi
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for King James Vi. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
44% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim24%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
27% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
40% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
55% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim18%
71% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started60% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim27%
Accuracy12%
70% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
74% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
80% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Aim18%
Precision17%
46% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment24%
Accuracy24%
60% match
For Red (Women) Composite 9 Hole tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Red (Short) tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
61% match
For Red (Short) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Precision15%
69% match
For Red (Short) tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Red (Short) tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
40% match
For Red (Short) tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion29%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Red (Short) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started76% match
For Red (Short) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision19%
68% match
For Red (Short) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
70% match
For Red (Short) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red (Short) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Red (Short) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about King James Vi
Get answers to common questions about playing King James Vi and what to expect.
How difficult is King James Vi for mid-handicap golfers?
King James Vi is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at King James Vi?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5382 yards. The back tees extend to 5491.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at King James Vi?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 King James Vi and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5491.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is King James Vi 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 King James Vi strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5491.0 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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