68% match
For Red Winter tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Precision13%
Scoring13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oldmeldrum
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Oldmeldrum Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oldmeldrum, 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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
11.6
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oldmeldrum
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oldmeldrum.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@oldmeldrumgolf.wanadoo.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
Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum, Inverurie AB51 0DJ, UK
Course Description
Oldmeldrum Golf Club is a historic golf club in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with a 21st-century outlook and full facilities for modern golfers. The par-70 course spans just over 6,100 yards, offering challenging fairways, greens, and water hazards for all levels. The club promotes visitor tee times, membership categories, and events, including Opens and corporate activities, and showcases its course through photos and member resources. Located at Kirk Brae, Oldmeldrum, it is a well-established golfing venue with a strong local and regional presence.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1887
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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 Oldmeldrum, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Winter
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Short (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, StrokeYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYAccuracy, PrecisionYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYTrajectory, Dispersion
W
White 2017 New Tee
Gender: MalePar 706123 yards5599 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.7Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 518 | 202 | 415 | 297 | 501 | 151 | 410 | 423 | 3178 | 466 | 194 | 457 | 440 | 295 | 299 | 310 | 159 | 325 | 2945 | 6123 |
Y
Yellow 2017 New Tee
Gender: MalePar 705683 yards5197 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.3 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 476 | 197 | 368 | 274 | 476 | 141 | 346 | 377 | 2915 | 430 | 172 | 389 | 425 | 289 | 291 | 307 | 156 | 309 | 2768 | 5683 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725284 yards4832 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 205 | 458 | 171 | 350 | 247 | 412 | 134 | 312 | 347 | 2636 | 430 | 114 | 418 | 395 | 278 | 282 | 288 | 143 | 300 | 2648 | 5284 |
R
Red Winter Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714836 yards4422 metersCR 68.4Bogey 96.8Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 193 | 451 | 122 | 321 | 234 | 400 | 134 | 272 | 276 | 2403 | 386 | 87 | 385 | 395 | 278 | 265 | 250 | 130 | 257 | 2433 | 4836 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oldmeldrum
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Red Winter tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Visualization11%
66% match
For Red Winter tees
Control long iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For Red Winter tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Oldmeldrum
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oldmeldrum. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started67% match
For Red Winter tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control29%
Precision14%
61% match
For Red Winter tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
78% match
For Red Winter tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
79% match
For Red Winter tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
71% match
For Red Winter tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red Winter tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Red Winter tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Red Winter tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Red Winter tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Red Winter tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Red Winter tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
62% match
For Red Winter tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
26% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
52% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading10%
36% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
47% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
26% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
49% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
79% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
28% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
64% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started76% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
84% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control12%
71% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Aim12%
70% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory17%
Aim16%
73% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Scoring12%
59% match
For Yellow 2017 New tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion12%
49% match
For White 2017 New tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
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Get Started78% match
For White 2017 New tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
69% match
For White 2017 New tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
73% match
For White 2017 New tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
39% match
For White 2017 New tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For White 2017 New tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oldmeldrum
Get answers to common questions about playing Oldmeldrum and what to expect.
How difficult is Oldmeldrum for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Oldmeldrum challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oldmeldrum?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5480 yards. The back tees extend to 6123.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oldmeldrum?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Oldmeldrum and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6123.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Oldmeldrum and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Oldmeldrum strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6123.0 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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