Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Murcar Links

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

184

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

Murcar Links Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Murcar Links, 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

Scoring 26%Aim 21%Precision 21%Distance Control 17%Accuracy 12%

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.

20.1
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Murcar Links

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | 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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Murcar Links.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

golf@murcarlinks.com

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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

Murcar, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB23 8BD, UK

Course Description

Murcar Links' Championship course, sitting on the picturesque Aberdeenshire coast, is a stunning and classic test of Scottish links golf, popular with members and visitors alike. Rich in heritage, the club and course have been in existence since 1909 with the course regularly rated as one of the best links challenges in Scotland. Originally designed by Archie Simpson, the course benefitted from later refinements by renowned course designer, James Braid.The quality of the course was reflected in 2015 when Murcar Links was selected as venue for the European Tour's inaugural Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play which was part of the Race To Dubai schedule. It has also previously hosted qualifying for the Senior Open Championship as well as the European Boys Team Championship and European Challenge Tour's Scottish Challenge.Only a 15 minute car journey from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), Murcar Links Golf Club and its members are a very committed, friendly and forward-thinking community who offer a friendly welcome to all visitors to the course.Full details on Murcar Links Golf Club can be found at www.murcarlinks.com and you can follow us on Twitter @MurcarLinksGolf and Facebook.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Links

Architect

James Braid & Archie Simpson

Opened

1909

Google Reviews

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4.7(173 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 Murcar Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black 2018

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that pressure iron placement for pars, with par fives providing occasional short approach birdie tests amid high overall difficulty.
B

Black 2018 Tee

Gender: MalePar 716516 yards5958 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.4Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139

Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444534444364434543443571
Handicap171151315137961016818212414
Yardage322404401489176453423383323337440036715538654038317236737231426516

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Murcar Links

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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% match to course practice profile
77% match
For Black 2018 tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Murcar Links

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Murcar Links. 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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–45 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–66 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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70% match
For Black 2018 tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control15%
Aim13%
72% match
For Black 2018 tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black 2018 tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
73% match
For Black 2018 tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
72% match
For Black 2018 tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%

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30% match
For Yellow 2018 tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Yellow 2018 tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
74% match
For Yellow 2018 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
46% match
For Yellow 2018 tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics18%
Aim17%
77% match
For White 2018 tees

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%

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66% match
For White 2018 tees

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For White 2018 tees

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For White 2018 tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
65% match
For White 2018 tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Precision15%

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73% match
For Blue (Men) 2018 tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision29%
Aim17%
65% match
For Blue (Men) 2018 tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Murcar Links

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 Murcar Links

Get answers to common questions about playing Murcar Links and what to expect.

How difficult is Murcar Links for mid-handicap golfers?

Murcar Links is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Murcar Links?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6046 yards. The back tees extend to 6516.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Murcar Links?

With a course rating of 73.0 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 Murcar Links and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6516.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

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

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Murcar Links strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6516.0 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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