34% match
For WHITE tees
Read long breaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills
Visualization51%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Shastina Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
215
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
Scottish Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scottish Links, 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%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 14%
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.
21.4
Average HCP
12.3
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scottish Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Scottish Links.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
5925 Country Club Drive
Course Description
Lake Shastina is a premier golf resort and championship course located in Weed, California. The 27-hole layout, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Robert Trent Jones Sr., weaves through Northern California’s scenic landscape around Mount Shasta. The club offers tees for various skill levels, a pro shop, dining options at Sunset Bar + Grill, and lodging‑stay packages including condo stays for longer stays and group experiences. The resort emphasizes golf play, memberships, and hospitality with tee times and visitor rates available to guests.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1973
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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 Scottish Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours tempting bold drives with bogey traps on longer ones. Accurate position play feeds short game chances to manage the repeated scoring risks.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705472 yards5004 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 335 | 344 | 365 | 156 | 395 | 278 | 149 | 290 | 2736 | 424 | 335 | 344 | 365 | 156 | 395 | 278 | 149 | 290 | 2736 | 5472 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705934 yards5426 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 357 | 373 | 397 | 182 | 418 | 300 | 172 | 310 | 2967 | 458 | 357 | 373 | 397 | 182 | 418 | 300 | 172 | 310 | 2967 | 5934 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705394 yards4932 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 282 | 344 | 367 | 156 | 395 | 283 | 150 | 294 | 2697 | 426 | 282 | 344 | 367 | 156 | 395 | 283 | 150 | 294 | 2697 | 5394 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705934 yards5426 metersCR 73.0Bogey 100.8Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 357 | 373 | 397 | 182 | 418 | 300 | 172 | 310 | 2967 | 458 | 357 | 373 | 397 | 182 | 418 | 300 | 172 | 310 | 2967 | 5934 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scottish Links
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 profile40% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization21%
Accuracy20%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Scottish Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scottish Links. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For WHITE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Precision11%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
81% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
41% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
37% match
For Red tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
39% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading11%
48% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
53% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring16%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started74% match
For RED tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For RED tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Accuracy17%
41% match
For RED tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
35% match
For RED tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory22%
Precision18%
78% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
62% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Scoring14%
87% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
59% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
88% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim26%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring13%
Precision12%
65% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
81% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min29 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Scoring16%
Dispersion12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Scottish Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Scottish Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Scottish Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Scottish Links presents a demanding test. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scottish Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5664 yards. The back tees extend to 5934.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scottish Links?
With a course rating of 73.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Scottish Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5934.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Scottish Links and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Scottish Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5934.0 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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