Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Melville Golf Centre

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Melville Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Melville, 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 24%Aim 18%Precision 18%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.

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Melville

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Melville.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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golf@melvillegolf.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

Melville Golf Centre

Course Description

Melville Golf Centre, located in Edinburgh, features a state-of-the-art all-weather golf practice range equipped with Powertees and Srixon balls. Additionally, it offers a 9-hole golf course and professional PGA golf lessons, catering to both beginners and experienced golfers.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

John Donaldson

Opened

2011

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Melville

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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Focus On Pace And Line

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring43%

Accuracy35%

Precision9%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Alignment25%

Distance Control24%

Scoring17%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Melville

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Melville. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Week 10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Distance Control24%

Aim15%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision25%

Dispersion16%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Aim19%

Accuracy16%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Distance Control33%

Precision22%

Dispersion16%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills

Aim22%

Scoring19%

Precision18%

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Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge

Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Control wedge rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min14 HCP6 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring27%

Trajectory16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Melville

Get answers to common questions about playing Melville and what to expect.

How difficult is Melville for mid-handicap golfers?

Melville is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Melville?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Melville?

With a course rating of 70 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 Melville and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Melville 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 Melville strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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