49% match
For White 2016 tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kingsknowe
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Kingsknowe Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kingsknowe, 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 24%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 18%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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kingsknowe
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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 Range30 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges 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 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
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kingsknowe.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@kingsknowe.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
326 Lanark Rd, Edinburgh EH14 2JD, UK
Course Description
Founded in 1908, Kingsknowe Golf Club has a custom-built golf clubhouse which dominates the magnificent vista formed by the approach from the course to the 18th green. With an elegant view across north east Edinburgh to the old and new Forth Bridges and the Queensferry Crossing, the clubhouse is home to around 650 members who have successfully married the traditions of golf with a welcoming outlook on what is required for a 21st Century club.We extend a warm welcome to members and visiting golfers alike, with large parties and societies catered for.
golf club • golf course • parkland golf • scottish golf • golf traditions • membership • Edinburgh • clubhouse • society events • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1902
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(171 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 Kingsknowe, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2016
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This compact course creates repeated birdie pressure on short par fours where tee accuracy sets up easy wedges but longer ones test irons, with putting deciding if pars turn to birdies or bogeys amid low overall scoring chances.
R
Red 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685333 yards4876 metersCR 66.2Bogey 86.4Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.4 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 148 | 292 | 417 | 259 | 409 | 319 | 312 | 401 | 217 | 2774 | 378 | 139 | 304 | 317 | 249 | 189 | 429 | 301 | 253 | 2559 | 5333 |
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 695945 yards5436 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.2Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.4 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 167 | 306 | 491 | 365 | 439 | 328 | 340 | 414 | 222 | 3072 | 388 | 144 | 314 | 418 | 307 | 225 | 458 | 329 | 290 | 2873 | 5945 |
Y
Yellow 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 685728 yards5238 metersCR 68.0Bogey 88.9Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 167 | 295 | 470 | 338 | 424 | 325 | 325 | 408 | 217 | 2969 | 383 | 138 | 308 | 401 | 287 | 218 | 447 | 308 | 269 | 2759 | 5728 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kingsknowe
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 profile49% match
For White 2016 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For White 2016 tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Precision15%
66% match
For White 2016 tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Kingsknowe
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kingsknowe. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring26%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started72% match
For White 2016 tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
67% match
For White 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
76% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim17%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White 2016 tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For White 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
56% match
For White 2016 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Visualization10%
70% match
For White 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Red 2016 tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
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Get Started61% match
For Red 2016 tees
Dial in aim, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
Aim13%
54% match
For Red 2016 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
36% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For Red 2016 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
70% match
For Red 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Precision13%
63% match
For Red 2016 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started77% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
82% match
For Red 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Precision19%
56% match
For Red 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
29% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
69% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
36% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim24%
Alignment22%
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Get Started57% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
55% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsknowe
Get answers to common questions about playing Kingsknowe and what to expect.
How difficult is Kingsknowe for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kingsknowe challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kingsknowe?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5639 yards. The back tees extend to 5945.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kingsknowe?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Kingsknowe and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5945.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Kingsknowe and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Kingsknowe strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5945.0 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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