60% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ladybank
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Ladybank Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ladybank, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Dispersion 16%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ladybank
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
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 Driver) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ladybank.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ladybankgolf.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
Ladybank, Cupar KY15 7RA, UK
Course Description
Ladybank Golf Club is a historic heathland golf course in Fife, Scotland, designed by Old Tom Morris. The 18-hole inland layout is renowned for its precision-required greens and strategic, tree-lined fairways set in a classic Scottish countryside setting. The club emphasizes a welcoming experience for visitors and members alike, reflecting centuries of golfing tradition and a strong heritage. Located near St Andrews, it offers a renowned golfing experience that blends heritage with a challenging, well-preserved course.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1879
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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 Ladybank, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through tight par fours that punish off-line drives with bogey risks while offering birdie paths on reachable par fives for smart risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726318 yards5777 metersCR 78.1Bogey 111.7Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.9 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.8 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 528 | 372 | 147 | 334 | 374 | 527 | 137 | 387 | 3158 | 151 | 400 | 186 | 515 | 408 | 372 | 372 | 367 | 389 | 3160 | 6318 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 776821 yards6237 metersCR 81.0Bogey 116.0Slope 149
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 57.9 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 40.5 · BR 58.1 · Slope 149
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 77 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 587 | 390 | 164 | 344 | 388 | 576 | 178 | 401 | 3401 | 172 | 412 | 211 | 528 | 462 | 390 | 392 | 417 | 436 | 3420 | 6821 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756616 yards6050 metersCR 79.9Bogey 114.2Slope 146
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 57.1 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 57.1 · Slope 146
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | — | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 545 | 390 | 164 | 344 | 388 | 546 | 156 | 401 | 3307 | 172 | 412 | 200 | 528 | 417 | 390 | 392 | 391 | 407 | 3309 | 6616 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ladybank
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment27%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ladybank
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ladybank. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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49% match
For Green tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory23%
Scoring19%
17% match
For Green tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started39% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Scoring13%
46% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
76% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
55% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
30% match
For White tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started20% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
56% match
For White tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
65% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
50% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
17% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
60% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Aim13%
46% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Aim18%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision27%
Scoring23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
82% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ladybank
Get answers to common questions about playing Ladybank and what to expect.
How difficult is Ladybank for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ladybank challenges consistency. Its 149.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 81.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ladybank?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6570 yards. The back tees extend to 6821.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ladybank?
With a course rating of 81.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ladybank and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6821.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Ladybank 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 Ladybank strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 149.0 and yardage reaching 6821.0 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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