42% match
For White 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Liberton
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Liberton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Liberton, 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 28%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Liberton
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Liberton.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@libertongc.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
Kingston Grange, 297 Gilmerton Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5UJ, UK
Course Description
Liberton Golf Club is a Scottish golf club featuring a Robert Adam–designed clubhouse and a parkland course set on 89 acres. The club offers an enjoyable and challenging round for players of all levels, with visitors welcome for lunch, social occasions, and golf. The site highlights memberships, visitor tee times, and club facilities, and notes seasonal conditions and course status. Located in Liberton, Edinburgh, the club emphasizes history, inclusivity since its centenary year, and a welcoming atmosphere for members and guests alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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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 Liberton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White 2015
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like tight par four puzzles where tee precision unlocks short approaches but misses spark bogey fights, with front nine pressing hardest on decisions.This course plays like tight par four puzzles where tee precision unlocks short approaches but misses spark bogey fights, with front nine pressing hardest on decisions.
B
Blue 2015 Tee
Gender: MalePar 675011 yards4582 metersCR 64.9Bogey 86.5Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 258 | 320 | 364 | 368 | 164 | 317 | 161 | 277 | 2655 | 279 | 129 | 298 | 131 | 313 | 366 | 305 | 182 | 353 | 2356 | 5011 |
W
White 2015 Tee
Gender: MalePar 675344 yards4887 metersCR 66.4Bogey 88.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 263 | 385 | 368 | 374 | 171 | 323 | 180 | 292 | 2787 | 295 | 145 | 303 | 151 | 403 | 373 | 315 | 212 | 360 | 2557 | 5344 |
Y
Yellow 2015 Tee
Gender: MalePar 593438 yards3144 metersCR 58.9Bogey 77.3Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.0 · BR 39.7 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.6 · Slope 93
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 59 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 18 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 235 | 178 | 275 | 226 | 243 | 118 | 224 | 179 | 164 | 1842 | 171 | 119 | 214 | 105 | 176 | 208 | 174 | 172 | 257 | 1596 | 3438 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Liberton
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For White 2015 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started74% match
For White 2015 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
57% match
For White 2015 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Liberton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Liberton. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For White 2015 tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For White 2015 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Dispersion23%
78% match
For White 2015 tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For White 2015 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
82% match
For White 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim24%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
70% match
For White 2015 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
53% match
For White 2015 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring20%
53% match
For White 2015 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started88% match
For White 2015 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
73% match
For White 2015 tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Scoring13%
47% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Dispersion11%
54% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim31%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
58% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
84% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
43% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
70% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring33%
Distance Control15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment21%
54% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Precision15%
60% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
79% match
For Blue 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Aim15%
69% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
61% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory15%
78% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
73% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started68% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment15%
Precision9%
61% match
For Yellow 2015 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment24%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Liberton
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 Liberton
Get answers to common questions about playing Liberton and what to expect.
How difficult is Liberton for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Liberton technically exacting. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Liberton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4391 yards. The back tees extend to 5344.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Liberton?
With a course rating of 66.4 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Liberton and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5344.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Liberton and how should I play it?
Liberton is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Liberton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5344.0 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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