Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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
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
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 Murcar Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@murcarlinks.com
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Facilities
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
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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
Black 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 404 | 401 | 489 | 176 | 453 | 423 | 383 | 323 | 3374 | 400 | 367 | 155 | 386 | 540 | 383 | 172 | 367 | 372 | 3142 | 6516 |
Blue (Men) 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 342 | 352 | 379 | 127 | 388 | 379 | 306 | 246 | 2824 | 385 | 322 | 145 | 365 | 440 | 337 | 136 | 312 | 311 | 2753 | 5577 |
White 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 367 | 401 | 489 | 162 | 447 | 423 | 383 | 323 | 3317 | 402 | 338 | 155 | 386 | 482 | 367 | 160 | 367 | 329 | 2986 | 6303 |
Yellow 2018 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 342 | 385 | 427 | 152 | 433 | 412 | 366 | 286 | 3108 | 385 | 322 | 145 | 365 | 440 | 351 | 136 | 312 | 311 | 2767 | 5875 |
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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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control woods height, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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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