Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Longniddry
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Longniddry Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Longniddry, 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 Longniddry
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Longniddry.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
secretary@longniddrygolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Links Rd, Longniddry EH32 0NL, UK
Course Description
Formed in 1921, Longniddry Golf Club in East Lothian the cradle of golf, is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, arguably the finest stretch of golfing coastline in Scotland, 18 miles east of Edinburgh, now recognised as Scotland's Golf Coast. Longniddry is the closest seaside course to Edinburgh, comprising an unusual combination of woodland and links, with spectacular sea views from many holes. We currently have vacancies for full and 5 day membership, with ladies particularly welcome. If you'd like to become a member of Longniddry Golf Club, please call Club Secretary, Jo Kelly on 01875 852141 to discuss our flexible membership terms or email secretary@longniddrygolfclub.co.uk to receive details. Visitors can expect a warm welcome at this private member club and tee times may be reserved in advance which is recommended. There's a well stocked Pro Shop with buggies and trolleys. The Clubhouse is open from early till late, with two bars and a dining room. Longniddry remains very playable during the winter months, with the main greens in play if there's no hard frost and no fairway mats. In recognition of this, we have a range special Winter offers covering November to March including Winter Membership for only £350 and no joining fee. Call 01875 852141 for further information.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Links
Architect
H. S. Colt
Opened
1921
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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 Longniddry, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red (Women) 2014
Red (Men) 2014 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 413 | 442 | 168 | 303 | 151 | 408 | 360 | 348 | 2979 | 353 | 318 | 326 | 155 | 395 | 382 | 131 | 358 | 388 | 2806 | 5785 |
White 2014 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 413 | 460 | 194 | 319 | 169 | 428 | 372 | 374 | 3125 | 416 | 330 | 380 | 173 | 403 | 424 | 144 | 433 | 432 | 3135 | 6260 |
Blue (Women) 2014 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.3 · Slope 108
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 348 | 420 | 149 | 288 | 93 | 379 | 332 | 339 | 2730 | 320 | 305 | 301 | 88 | 298 | 336 | 111 | 349 | 313 | 2421 | 5151 |
Red (Women) 2014 Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 413 | 442 | 168 | 303 | 151 | 408 | 360 | 348 | 2979 | 353 | 318 | 326 | 155 | 395 | 382 | 131 | 358 | 388 | 2806 | 5785 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Longniddry
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 profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Longniddry
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Longniddry. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Longniddry
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 Longniddry
Get answers to common questions about playing Longniddry and what to expect.
How difficult is Longniddry for mid-handicap golfers?
Longniddry presents a demanding test. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Longniddry?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5706 yards. The back tees extend to 6260.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Longniddry?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Longniddry and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6260.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Longniddry and how should I play it?
Longniddry is designed as a Links 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 Longniddry strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6260.0 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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