57% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Berwick
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
North Berwick Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Berwick, 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 29%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 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.
17.5
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Berwick
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Berwick.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@northberwickgolfclub.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
Beach Rd, North Berwick EH39 4BB, UK
Course Description
North Berwick Golf Club is a golf club located in North Berwick, East Lothian, founded in 1832. It is the 13th oldest golf club in the world and has a long history of golfing excellence.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1832
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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 North Berwick, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue 2016
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats pressure from mid-length par fours needing exact irons and long par fives testing drives, creating bogey risks on imprecise approaches and greens.
B
Black 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716579 yards6016 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 433 | 474 | 177 | 372 | 181 | 366 | 532 | 522 | 3399 | 172 | 549 | 426 | 388 | 375 | 189 | 378 | 426 | 277 | 3180 | 6579 |
B
Blue 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716168 yards5640 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 419 | 444 | 168 | 360 | 139 | 345 | 489 | 504 | 3190 | 153 | 526 | 366 | 363 | 359 | 178 | 359 | 405 | 269 | 2978 | 6168 |
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 716497 yards5941 metersCR 72.5Bogey 96.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 9 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 433 | 459 | 177 | 372 | 161 | 366 | 509 | 522 | 3341 | 172 | 549 | 402 | 388 | 375 | 189 | 378 | 426 | 277 | 3156 | 6497 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Berwick
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Dispersion12%
73% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Alignment11%
11 Week Flagship Program for North Berwick
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Berwick. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
43% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
75% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Dispersion15%
75% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Precision17%
78% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Green Reading10%
68% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Master touch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
52% match
For Black 2016 tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Scoring36%
Aim10%
64% match
For Black 2016 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Black 2016 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For Black 2016 tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started78% match
For Black 2016 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
38% match
For Black 2016 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Black 2016 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Black 2016 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black 2016 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Black 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Black 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Black 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Black 2016 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
58% match
For Black 2016 tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring26%
Aim25%
67% match
For Black 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim20%
Accuracy17%
77% match
For Black 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started54% match
For Black 2016 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
49% match
For White 2016 tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For White 2016 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
54% match
For White 2016 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
65% match
For White 2016 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion18%
43% match
For White 2016 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For White 2016 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
66% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
75% match
For White 2016 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at North Berwick
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 North Berwick
Get answers to common questions about playing North Berwick and what to expect.
How difficult is North Berwick for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find North Berwick technically exacting. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Berwick?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6374 yards. The back tees extend to 6579.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Berwick?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 North Berwick and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6579.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is North Berwick 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 North Berwick strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6579.0 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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