65% match
For White tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kinghorn
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Kinghorn Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kinghorn, 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 23%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kinghorn
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods 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 | 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 | 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 Kinghorn.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@kinghorngolfclub.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
Burntisland Rd, Kinghorn, Burntisland KY3 9RS, UK
Course Description
Kinghorn Golf Club is a local golfing facility with a home page, about us, contact, and privacy policy sections. The site presents information about the club and its activities, likely serving members and visitors in the Kinghorn area of Scotland. It features a blog area and related updates, indicating active community engagement around golf and club events. The organization appears to be based in the United Kingdom, focusing on golf-related activities and membership.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
65
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1887
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.4(183 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 Kinghorn, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests where accurate drives yield wedge ups but long par fours and solid par threes spike bogey pressure for beginners.This course delivers repeating short par four tests where accurate drives yield wedge ups but long par fours and solid par threes spike bogey pressure for beginners.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 665141 yards4701 metersCR 65.6Bogey 86.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.7 · Slope 106
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 218 | 205 | 314 | 316 | 255 | 387 | 458 | 281 | 2772 | 277 | 242 | 425 | 433 | 202 | 150 | 274 | 171 | 195 | 2369 | 5141 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674347 yards3975 metersCR 64.6Bogey 90.9Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 44.3 · Slope 110
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 191 | 158 | 246 | 300 | 166 | 302 | 411 | 212 | 2301 | 228 | 232 | 406 | 379 | 178 | 135 | 240 | 139 | 109 | 2046 | 4347 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705141 yards4701 metersCR 68.6Bogey 96.8Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 218 | 205 | 314 | 316 | 255 | 387 | 458 | 281 | 2772 | 277 | 242 | 425 | 433 | 202 | 150 | 274 | 171 | 195 | 2369 | 5141 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674587 yards4194 metersCR 65.4Bogey 92.1Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 45.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | — | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 189 | 176 | 253 | 311 | 167 | 307 | 461 | 217 | 2401 | 260 | 233 | 399 | 417 | 195 | 150 | 246 | 153 | 133 | 2186 | 4587 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kinghorn
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
61% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
14 Week Flagship Program for Kinghorn
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kinghorn. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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18% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
64% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring22%
Dispersion16%
24% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control45%
Visualization44%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim19%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started43% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
57% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring29%
Trajectory15%
67% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
58% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
43% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim38%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring13%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion17%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy28%
Alignment24%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Alignment16%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
36% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
43% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
76% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring17%
Alignment11%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kinghorn
Get answers to common questions about playing Kinghorn and what to expect.
How difficult is Kinghorn for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kinghorn challenges consistency. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 65.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kinghorn?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4744 yards. The back tees extend to 5141.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kinghorn?
With a course rating of 68.6 and par 65, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 65 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kinghorn and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5141.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Kinghorn 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 Kinghorn strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5141.0 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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