42% match
For White tees
Read long breaks, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization40%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prestonfield
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Prestonfield Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prestonfield, 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 30%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 15%Dispersion 11%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prestonfield
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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prestonfield.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
generalmanager@prestonfieldgolf.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
6 Priestfield Rd N, Edinburgh EH16 5HS, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1920
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⭐4.6(485 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 Prestonfield, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet where precise drives unlock frequent short birdie looks but longer ones spike bogey risk through inaccuracy. Repeating pressures hit on approach gapping and par saves amid birdie chances.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706206 yards5675 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 138 | 548 | 451 | 177 | 374 | 510 | 433 | 141 | 3063 | 372 | 441 | 431 | 152 | 357 | 368 | 258 | 436 | 328 | 3143 | 6206 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695772 yards5278 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.1 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 125 | 528 | 435 | 171 | 352 | 498 | 426 | 140 | 2952 | 334 | 409 | 399 | 142 | 337 | 332 | 193 | 387 | 287 | 2820 | 5772 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715375 yards4915 metersCR 71.9Bogey 101.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 109 | 457 | 414 | 162 | 317 | 443 | 403 | 133 | 2703 | 316 | 381 | 394 | 129 | 319 | 323 | 173 | 380 | 257 | 2672 | 5375 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prestonfield
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
83% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Aim13%
45% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Prestonfield
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prestonfield. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 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)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
58% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control32%
Precision10%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
81% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
76% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Aim15%
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Get Started70% match
For Yellow tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim26%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Advantage from tee, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Trajectory22%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics17%
Scoring14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Alignment14%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Aim10%
51% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment15%
59% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
53% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
42% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
Precision17%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prestonfield
Get answers to common questions about playing Prestonfield and what to expect.
How difficult is Prestonfield for mid-handicap golfers?
Prestonfield presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prestonfield?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5790 yards. The back tees extend to 6206.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prestonfield?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Prestonfield and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6206.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Prestonfield and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Prestonfield strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6206.0 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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