58% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Melrose
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 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
Melrose Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Melrose, 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 21%Precision 19%Aim 18%Alignment 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.
19
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Melrose
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Melrose.
Contact Information
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
Dingleton Rd, Melrose TD6 9HS, UK
Course Description
St Boswells is a golf club located in St Boswells, Scotland, offering a golf course for members and visiting players. The club provides facilities and event programming such as fixtures, open competitions, and junior golf events, with additional information on memberships and club activities accessible through its site. Located at Braeheads in St Boswells, the club emphasizes course status updates and local sponsorships. It serves both local golfers and visitors seeking a Scottish golf experience along with club-focused activities and events.
golf club • golf course • club memberships • visitors golf • open competitions • junior golf events • fixtures • club competitions • course status • golf in scotland • sponsorships • Braeheads St Boswells • golfing in scotland • course open wet conditions • membership benefits
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Park
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.5(60 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 Melrose, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2017
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests that stress tee placement and wedge work, turning small errors into bogey threats on the hardest ones amid high relative difficulty.
W
White 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705545 yards5070 metersCR 67.7Bogey 91.1Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 355 | 164 | 343 | 267 | 365 | 310 | 421 | 270 | 2750 | 255 | 386 | 164 | 343 | 267 | 365 | 326 | 421 | 268 | 2795 | 5545 |
Y
Yellow 2017 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705296 yards4843 metersCR 66.7Bogey 89.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 251 | 345 | 149 | 335 | 254 | 332 | 294 | 409 | 259 | 2628 | 251 | 373 | 149 | 335 | 254 | 332 | 307 | 409 | 258 | 2668 | 5296 |
R
Red 2017 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724978 yards4552 metersCR 70.0Bogey 99.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 251 | 348 | 112 | 285 | 233 | 269 | 296 | 413 | 264 | 2471 | 251 | 378 | 112 | 285 | 233 | 269 | 303 | 413 | 263 | 2507 | 4978 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Melrose
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 profile54% match
For Red 2017 tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
58% match
For Red 2017 tees
Check clubface, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment27%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started47% match
For Red 2017 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization27%
13 Week Flagship Program for Melrose
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Melrose. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Red 2017 tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
38% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Red 2017 tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision19%
Aim14%
78% match
For Red 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
78% match
For Red 2017 tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
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Get Started69% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision31%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Red 2017 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
33% match
For White 2017 tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White 2017 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
67% match
For White 2017 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Accuracy21%
22% match
For White 2017 tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
45% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For White 2017 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
55% match
For White 2017 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For White 2017 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
59% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started66% match
For White 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
68% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim12%
Alignment12%
76% match
For White 2017 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For White 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Precision14%
70% match
For White 2017 tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
63% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Precision16%
62% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
40% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started78% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
48% match
For Yellow 2017 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Melrose
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Melrose
Get answers to common questions about playing Melrose and what to expect.
How difficult is Melrose for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Melrose technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Melrose?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5262 yards. The back tees extend to 5545.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Melrose?
With a course rating of 67.7 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Melrose and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5545.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Melrose 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 Melrose strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5545.0 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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