42% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portlethen
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
Portlethen Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portlethen, 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 23%Distance Control 21%Aim 20%Precision 20%Alignment 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.
18.8
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portlethen
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Portlethen.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@peterheadgolfclub.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
Badentoy Rd, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4YA, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Portlethen, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2014 New
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating layup calls on par fives alongside tight approach demands on par fours that spike scoring trouble on slight errors.
B
Black 2013 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726663 yards6093 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.7Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 495 | 417 | 460 | 146 | 380 | 431 | 178 | 439 | 3334 | 235 | 341 | 183 | 522 | 364 | 402 | 365 | 415 | 502 | 3329 | 6663 |
W
White 2013 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726468 yards5914 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 487 | 404 | 455 | 131 | 368 | 412 | 167 | 430 | 3228 | 222 | 331 | 171 | 510 | 356 | 394 | 356 | 408 | 492 | 3240 | 6468 |
Y
Yellow 2013 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705773 yards5279 metersCR 68.3Bogey 91.1Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.0 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 478 | 363 | 439 | 117 | 338 | 371 | 155 | 347 | 2966 | 173 | 319 | 161 | 495 | 345 | 383 | 342 | 157 | 432 | 2807 | 5773 |
R
Red 2014 New Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735591 yards5112 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 400 | 352 | 408 | 104 | 323 | 359 | 145 | 328 | 2751 | 198 | 308 | 146 | 483 | 301 | 305 | 332 | 345 | 422 | 2840 | 5591 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portlethen
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment33%
Aim13%
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Get Started67% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control15%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Portlethen
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portlethen. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
24% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
80% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
81% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
86% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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Get Started64% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Red 2014 New tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
24% match
For Black 2013 tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
57% match
For Black 2013 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
32% match
For Black 2013 tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
51% match
For Black 2013 tees
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
53% match
For Black 2013 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
51% match
For Black 2013 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
46% match
For Black 2013 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
22% match
For Black 2013 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For Black 2013 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black 2013 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started76% match
For Black 2013 tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Black 2013 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black 2013 tees
Thread the needle, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim29%
Dispersion18%
84% match
For Black 2013 tees
Chip through gate, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Black 2013 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Black 2013 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
Aim14%
80% match
For Black 2013 tees
Thread the needle, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Black 2013 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
58% match
For Black 2013 tees
Check clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Scoring34%
Aim20%
65% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
42% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
80% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
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Get Started73% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Precision14%
59% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
57% match
For Yellow 2013 tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Scoring30%
Precision23%
66% match
For White 2013 tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White 2013 tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For White 2013 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
58% match
For White 2013 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Portlethen
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portlethen
Get answers to common questions about playing Portlethen and what to expect.
How difficult is Portlethen for mid-handicap golfers?
Portlethen presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portlethen?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6127 yards. The back tees extend to 6663.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portlethen?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Portlethen and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6663.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Portlethen and how should I play it?
Portlethen 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 Portlethen strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6663.0 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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