55% match
For Red 2013 tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Longside Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Longside Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Longside, 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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
8.9
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Longside
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Longside.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@longsidegolf.wanadoo.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
68 Main St, Longside, Peterhead AB42 4XJ, UK
Course Description
Longside Golf Club is a local greenside venue offering a golf course and related facilities in Longside, Aberdeenshire. The club provides access to a 9-hole course and hosts club activities, fixtures, and open competitions, with membership options and on-site amenities. It lists course updates and booking information and maintains historical and sponsor pages for community engagement in the Aberdeenshire region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Opened
1979
Google Reviews
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⭐5.0(1 reviews)
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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 Longside, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2013
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout bombards the player with par threes and reachable par fours that demand exact iron control from tees and fairways, turning small misses into bogey threats amid stiff slope pressures. Smart play prioritizes tee positioning for stress-free wedges over raw distance.
W
White 2013 Tee
Gender: MalePar 665266 yards4815 metersCR 66.0Bogey 88.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.9 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 196 | 366 | 323 | 339 | 199 | 352 | 389 | 545 | 371 | 3080 | 348 | 172 | 191 | 224 | 149 | 352 | 285 | 150 | 315 | 2186 | 5266 |
Y
Yellow 2013 Tee
Gender: MalePar 664729 yards4324 metersCR 63.5Bogey 85.1Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 40.1 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 190 | 325 | 271 | 331 | 180 | 292 | 323 | 505 | 297 | 2714 | 340 | 156 | 180 | 187 | 135 | 332 | 257 | 136 | 292 | 2015 | 4729 |
R
Red 2013 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664635 yards4238 metersCR 67.7Bogey 95.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 66 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | — | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 187 | 319 | 271 | 328 | 178 | 285 | 313 | 499 | 282 | 2662 | 336 | 149 | 176 | 187 | 135 | 325 | 252 | 126 | 287 | 1973 | 4635 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Longside
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 profile51% match
For Red 2013 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started51% match
For Red 2013 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Red 2013 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Longside
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Longside. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Red 2013 tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring28%
Trajectory12%
72% match
For Red 2013 tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
77% match
For Red 2013 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Red 2013 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red 2013 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red 2013 tees
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
62% match
For Red 2013 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim27%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Red 2013 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Aim29%
Scoring27%
86% match
For Red 2013 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Red 2013 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Aim17%
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Get Started47% match
For Red 2013 tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy31%
Alignment10%
79% match
For Red 2013 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For White 2013 tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
60% match
For White 2013 tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White 2013 tees
Challenge limits, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For White 2013 tees
Set sights, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control15%
Precision14%
74% match
For White 2013 tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
55% match
For White 2013 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
35% match
For White 2013 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
39% match
For White 2013 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White 2013 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White 2013 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started64% match
For White 2013 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Dispersion16%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For White 2013 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For White 2013 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
58% match
For White 2013 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
74% match
For White 2013 tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For White 2013 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Aim14%
63% match
For White 2013 tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
28% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Alignment14%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim33%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
56% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
54% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Check setup, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Longside
Get answers to common questions about playing Longside and what to expect.
How difficult is Longside for mid-handicap golfers?
Longside is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Longside?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4950 yards. The back tees extend to 5266.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Longside?
With a course rating of 66.0 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Longside and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5266.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Longside 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 Longside strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5266.0 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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