40% match
For Yellow tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lochwinnoch
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Lochwinnoch Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lochwinnoch, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lochwinnoch
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lochwinnoch.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@lochwinnochgolf.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
Burnfoot Rd, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AN, UK
Course Description
Lochwinnoch Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Renfrewshire, established in 1897, offering an 18-hole course set in the countryside for golfers of all abilities. The club provides versatile facilities including a clubhouse for private events and weddings, and hosts membership options and Open Competitions. Visitors can book tee times through partner platforms, and the club maintains an active golf community with a focus on both recreational and competitive golf. Located on Burnfoot Road in Lochwinnoch, the club promotes local golf culture and hospitality in Scotland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
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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 Lochwinnoch, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par fours that reward bold drives but risk bogeys on handicap leaders, while par fives mix birdie shots with layup choices amid front-nine toughness.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735391 yards4930 metersCR 71.9Bogey 101.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.5 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 463 | 206 | 359 | 373 | 302 | 349 | 102 | 330 | 2907 | 284 | 406 | 343 | 121 | 280 | 213 | 260 | 399 | 178 | 2484 | 5391 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735177 yards4734 metersCR 70.7Bogey 100.2Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 455 | 201 | 346 | 373 | 252 | 349 | 96 | 326 | 2807 | 284 | 386 | 307 | 118 | 280 | 210 | 238 | 399 | 148 | 2370 | 5177 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756017 yards5502 metersCR 75.4Bogey 107.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 432 | 472 | 213 | 379 | 441 | 307 | 480 | 116 | 338 | 3178 | 394 | 421 | 351 | 128 | 365 | 227 | 269 | 494 | 190 | 2839 | 6017 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755783 yards5288 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.2Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 463 | 206 | 359 | 432 | 302 | 416 | 102 | 330 | 3033 | 389 | 406 | 343 | 121 | 359 | 213 | 260 | 481 | 178 | 2750 | 5783 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lochwinnoch
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Alignment16%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lochwinnoch
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lochwinnoch. 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
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring13%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Aim15%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment20%
Aim17%
64% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Scoring33%
Aim15%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
62% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
49% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
81% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
37% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Distance Control27%
Alignment14%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
80% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Distance Control15%
28% match
For Red tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
47% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
51% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
47% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
40% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lochwinnoch
Get answers to common questions about playing Lochwinnoch and what to expect.
How difficult is Lochwinnoch for mid-handicap golfers?
Lochwinnoch presents a demanding test. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lochwinnoch?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5597 yards. The back tees extend to 6017.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lochwinnoch?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Lochwinnoch and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6017.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Lochwinnoch and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Lochwinnoch strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6017.0 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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