55% match
For White tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Orkney
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Orkney Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orkney, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Orkney
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Orkney.
Contact Information
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
St Ola, Kirkwall KW15 1RD, UK
Course Description
Orkney Golf Club is a historic golf facility located in Kirkwall, Orkney, established in 1889. The club features a full eighteen-hole course with a challenging layout and panoramic views of the town and surrounding islands. It operates as a Community Amateur Sports Club, welcoming players of all ages and abilities, and maintains a busy fixture list including member and open competitions. The club provides facilities for members, social rounds, and a range of golfing activities, with information available on its website through course details, green fees, fixtures, and club governance pages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(30 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 Orkney, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron control on short par fours where slight misses breed bogeys easily. Par fives mix birdie hope with layup needs to dodge big numbers.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695407 yards4944 metersCR 66.3Bogey 87.3Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.6 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 428 | 325 | 153 | 302 | 327 | 151 | 270 | 536 | 2837 | 180 | 304 | 505 | 145 | 218 | 287 | 283 | 358 | 290 | 2570 | 5407 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695143 yards4703 metersCR 64.8Bogey 85.0Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.7 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 400 | 316 | 137 | 260 | 302 | 141 | 235 | 529 | 2658 | 215 | 298 | 480 | 143 | 208 | 278 | 270 | 305 | 288 | 2485 | 5143 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714936 yards4513 metersCR 68.9Bogey 95.8Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 15 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 415 | 325 | 153 | 302 | 327 | 131 | 270 | 424 | 2692 | 169 | 258 | 356 | 97 | 208 | 287 | 272 | 307 | 290 | 2244 | 4936 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orkney
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
68% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
73% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Orkney
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orkney. 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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65% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
49% match
For White tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring20%
Aim17%
68% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment10%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
81% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control12%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment11%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started28% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Aim11%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
19% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Precision20%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Precision13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion13%
Precision13%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
68% match
For Red tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
49% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion14%
45% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
47% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
67% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Scoring12%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Dispersion10%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Orkney
Get answers to common questions about playing Orkney and what to expect.
How difficult is Orkney for mid-handicap golfers?
Orkney is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orkney?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5172 yards. The back tees extend to 5407.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Orkney?
With a course rating of 66.3 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Orkney and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5407.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Orkney and how should I play it?
Orkney is designed as a Parkland 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 Orkney strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5407.0 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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