64% match
For Red 2018 tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kintore
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Kintore Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kintore, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kintore
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kintore.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@kintoregolfclub.net
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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
Kintore, Inverurie AB51 0UR, UK
Course Description
Kintore Golf Club is a historic golf club and course located in Balbithan, Kintore, Aberdeenshire. Established in 1911, it features a picturesque parkland layout with views of the River Don, Bennachie, and the Grampian hills, offering a scenic and challenging round for members and visitors. The club provides a clubhouse with a licensed bar, catering through Fatchef Catering, and facilities for social and competitive golf, including membership options and open competitions. It balances traditional club heritage with modern amenities and is anchored in the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1911
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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 Kintore, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2018
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating pressure from mid-length par fours testing drive and iron control, where front nine toughness raises bogey risk on longer holes while back nine offers easier scoring paths.
W
White 2018 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706126 yards5602 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 226 | 469 | 407 | 481 | 451 | 175 | 373 | 361 | 425 | 3368 | 140 | 542 | 330 | 194 | 377 | 335 | 383 | 150 | 307 | 2758 | 6126 |
Y
Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705538 yards5064 metersCR 67.6Bogey 90.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.9 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 208 | 453 | 397 | 476 | 386 | 169 | 267 | 319 | 344 | 3019 | 130 | 505 | 277 | 181 | 356 | 284 | 348 | 133 | 305 | 2519 | 5538 |
R
Red 2018 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705196 yards4751 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.9 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 226 | 421 | 331 | 370 | 386 | 169 | 267 | 319 | 344 | 2833 | 130 | 420 | 277 | 144 | 314 | 296 | 348 | 129 | 305 | 2363 | 5196 |
R
Red 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705028 yards4598 metersCR 69.4Bogey 98.4Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 226 | 421 | 331 | 144 | 314 | 296 | 348 | 129 | 305 | 2514 | 226 | 421 | 331 | 144 | 314 | 296 | 348 | 129 | 305 | 2514 | 5028 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kintore
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 profile77% match
For Red 2018 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
14 Week Flagship Program for Kintore
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kintore. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Red 2018 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
57% match
For Red 2018 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Red 2018 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2018 tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim30%
Distance Control15%
89% match
For Red 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
66% match
For Red 2018 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red 2018 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Red 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
67% match
For Red 2018 tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red 2018 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
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Get Started41% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Set sights, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring25%
Alignment10%
63% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control12%
18% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
38% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics30%
Precision17%
86% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
65% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
71% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
58% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
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Get Started76% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
74% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
58% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Red 9 Hole Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
62% match
For White 2018 tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
56% match
For White 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control44%
Scoring21%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For White 2018 tees
Chip close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For White 2018 tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Dial in aim, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring24%
Dispersion10%
70% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
47% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started71% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
45% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim21%
Scoring12%
71% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment15%
Trajectory12%
58% match
For Yellow 2018 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Distance Control11%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Kintore
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kintore
Get answers to common questions about playing Kintore and what to expect.
How difficult is Kintore for mid-handicap golfers?
Kintore presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kintore?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5577 yards. The back tees extend to 6126.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kintore?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Kintore and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6126.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Kintore and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Kintore strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6126.0 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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