Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Montrose Golf Links

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Montrose, Angus, Scotland

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Total Programs

17 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

1562 Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 1562, 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

Precision 25%Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Trajectory 15%Dispersion 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.

16.9

Average HCP

9.8

Minimum HCP

29.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for 1562

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 1562.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Trail Drive

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Old Tom Morris

Opened

1905

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 1562

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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Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Visualization31%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion22%

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Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts

Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision16%

Dispersion15%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring31%

Precision20%

Aim15%

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11 Week Flagship Program for 1562

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for 1562. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand 10–25 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills

Trajectory25%

Scoring19%

Precision18%

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Precision Mid-Irons

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy16%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills

Distance Control37%

Dispersion18%

Precision17%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim18%

Scoring15%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills

Distance Control18%

Aim18%

Scoring18%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Scoring21%

Distance Control18%

Aim17%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Alignment33%

Scoring19%

Aim15%

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Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory29%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at 1562

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Scotland

Boys' & Girls' Home Internationals

8/4/2026

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WAGR

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men

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Scotland

Boys' & Girls' Home Internationals

8/4/2026

Stroke

WAGR

Junior

women

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about 1562

Get answers to common questions about playing 1562 and what to expect.

How difficult is 1562 for mid-handicap golfers?

1562 presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at 1562?

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 1562?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is 1562 and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is 1562 and how should I play it?

1562 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 1562 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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