Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lumphanan
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Lumphanan Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lumphanan, 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 Lumphanan
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lumphanan.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@lumphanangolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
Main Rd, Lumphanan, Banchory AB31 4PW, UK
Course Description
Lumphanan Golf Club is a Scottish golf facility offering 18-hole golf with facilities for members and visitors. Located on Main Road in Lumphanan near Banchory, it provides traditional club amenities and hosts fixtures, open competitions, and reviews and blogs detailing club activities. The club promotes golf events, membership, and social engagement within the local community of Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Opened
1924
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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 Lumphanan, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.6 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.6 · Slope 98
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 164 | 224 | 263 | 198 | 118 | 196 | 229 | 143 | 151 | 1686 | 164 | 224 | 263 | 198 | 118 | 196 | 229 | 143 | 151 | 1686 | 3372 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 40.1 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 182 | 253 | 288 | 255 | 124 | 204 | 237 | 155 | 161 | 1859 | 182 | 253 | 288 | 255 | 124 | 204 | 237 | 155 | 161 | 1859 | 3718 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.9 · Slope 103
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 179 | 248 | 270 | 251 | 122 | 200 | 233 | 155 | 161 | 1819 | 179 | 248 | 270 | 251 | 122 | 200 | 233 | 155 | 161 | 1819 | 3638 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lumphanan
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Lumphanan
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lumphanan. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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Get StartedPerfect mid iron flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, 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.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Lumphanan
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 Lumphanan
Get answers to common questions about playing Lumphanan and what to expect.
How difficult is Lumphanan for mid-handicap golfers?
Lumphanan is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 60.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lumphanan?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3545 yards. The back tees extend to 3718.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lumphanan?
With a course rating of 60.8 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lumphanan and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 3718.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lumphanan and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Lumphanan strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 104.0 and yardage reaching 3718.0 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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