26% match
For Red. tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lochend Craigentinny
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
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
Lochend Craigentinny Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lochend Craigentinny, 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%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%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.
16.1
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lochend Craigentinny
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods 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 | 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 Lochend Craigentinny.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info.clc@edinburghleisure.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
Craigentinny Ave, Edinburgh, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid, Old Tom Morris
Opened
1891
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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 Lochend Craigentinny, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red.
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through bunches of par fours where tee accuracy sets up simple approaches but slips trigger bogey risks given the firm slope and bogey ratings.
R
Red. Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705201 yards4756 metersCR 69.5Bogey 97.3Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.6 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 334 | 299 | 214 | 270 | 145 | 272 | 272 | 379 | 2555 | 410 | 370 | 338 | 234 | 304 | 173 | 334 | 156 | 327 | 2646 | 5201 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705472 yards5004 metersCR 71.2Bogey 99.7Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 339 | 301 | 218 | 311 | 153 | 312 | 314 | 388 | 2714 | 416 | 374 | 341 | 238 | 312 | 178 | 338 | 162 | 399 | 2758 | 5472 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705141 yards4701 metersCR 69.3Bogey 96.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 329 | 279 | 216 | 260 | 141 | 274 | 260 | 378 | 2511 | 404 | 366 | 335 | 234 | 298 | 174 | 335 | 152 | 332 | 2630 | 5141 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lochend Craigentinny
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 profile59% match
For Red. tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Red. tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Red. tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lochend Craigentinny
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lochend Craigentinny. 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started0% match
For Red. tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
78% match
For Red. tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
41% match
For Red. tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
81% match
For Red. tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Red. tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Red. tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Red. tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
62% match
For Red. tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red. tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
56% match
For Red. tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
50% match
For Red. tees
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision22%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Red. tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started67% match
For Red. tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy22%
Alignment13%
42% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
57% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Precision17%
70% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
44% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
61% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
50% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Scoring18%
Dispersion18%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started76% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment32%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lochend Craigentinny
Get answers to common questions about playing Lochend Craigentinny and what to expect.
How difficult is Lochend Craigentinny for mid-handicap golfers?
Lochend Craigentinny is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lochend Craigentinny?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5306 yards. The back tees extend to 5472.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lochend Craigentinny?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Lochend Craigentinny and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5472.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lochend Craigentinny 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 Lochend Craigentinny strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5472.0 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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