Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lochgelly
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Lochgelly Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lochgelly, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lochgelly
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lochgelly.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
lochgelly.golfclub@virgin.net
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Facilities
Location
Cartmore Rd, Lochgelly KY5 9PB, UK
Course Description
Lochgelly Golf Club operates an 18-hole parkland golf course located in Fife, Scotland. The club offers visitor bookings, membership options, and special packages for societies and groups, along with hosting open competitions and various golfing activities. The course is described as beautifully presented with views of the Ochil and Lomond hills, emphasizing a scenic and challenging round in a rural Scottish setting. It serves both local members and visiting golfers seeking a traditional Scottish golf experience in the heart of Fife.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Links
Opened
1895
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Yellow 2021
White 2021 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 454 | 218 | 309 | 113 | 267 | 396 | 210 | 315 | 2756 | 474 | 454 | 218 | 309 | 113 | 267 | 396 | 210 | 315 | 2756 | 5512 |
Red 2021 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 418 | 204 | 281 | 100 | 218 | 344 | 321 | 143 | 2485 | 166 | 261 | 272 | 284 | 321 | 266 | 314 | 189 | 277 | 2350 | 4835 |
Red 2021 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 418 | 204 | 281 | 100 | 218 | 344 | 189 | 277 | 2487 | 456 | 418 | 204 | 281 | 100 | 218 | 344 | 189 | 277 | 2487 | 4974 |
White 2021 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 474 | 454 | 218 | 309 | 113 | 267 | 396 | 339 | 174 | 2744 | 177 | 364 | 295 | 315 | 343 | 281 | 427 | 210 | 315 | 2727 | 5471 |
Yellow 2021 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 433 | 212 | 303 | 100 | 227 | 355 | 336 | 147 | 2580 | 171 | 361 | 285 | 293 | 329 | 273 | 423 | 200 | 291 | 2626 | 5206 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lochgelly
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 profileSet up for success, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Lochgelly
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lochgelly. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lochgelly
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 Lochgelly
Get answers to common questions about playing Lochgelly and what to expect.
How difficult is Lochgelly for mid-handicap golfers?
Lochgelly presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lochgelly?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5174 yards. The back tees extend to 5512.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lochgelly?
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lochgelly and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5512.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5512.0 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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