26% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prestwick St Cuthbert
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 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
Prestwick St Cuthbert Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prestwick St Cuthbert, 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 17%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.
20
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Prestwick St Cuthbert
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| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prestwick St Cuthbert.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@stcuthbert.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
East Rd, Prestwick KA9 2SX, UK
Course Description
Prestwick St Cuthbert Golf Club is a parkland golf course located in Prestwick, Ayrshire. The club was designed in 1963 by J.R. Stutt and is known for its challenging layout, excellent greens, and picturesque fairways. It offers a modern clubhouse, a pro shop, practice facilities, and membership options with additional benefits; visitors are welcome with open tee times and various bookings such as societies and open competitions. The club has hosted notable events, including the 2017 Scottish Amateur Championship, highlighting its quality and heritage in Scottish golf.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Hamilton J. Stutt
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(185 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 Prestwick St Cuthbert, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles that test drive accuracy and iron touch, mixing in par fives for layup choices and par threes for exact tee work, where slips on tough stretches boost bogey chances.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716379 yards5833 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 385 | 480 | 461 | 334 | 352 | 187 | 500 | 167 | 3242 | 329 | 460 | 342 | 439 | 174 | 380 | 364 | 163 | 486 | 3137 | 6379 |
W
Winter Tee Tee
Gender: MalePar 685539 yards5065 metersCR 67.6Bogey 90.6Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.9 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 310 | 403 | 381 | 314 | 299 | 164 | 400 | 150 | 2765 | 285 | 437 | 313 | 380 | 148 | 292 | 329 | 135 | 455 | 2774 | 5539 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705993 yards5480 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 5 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 372 | 472 | 443 | 323 | 313 | 163 | 424 | 162 | 3035 | 308 | 450 | 335 | 400 | 157 | 331 | 353 | 149 | 475 | 2958 | 5993 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prestwick St Cuthbert
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Prestwick St Cuthbert
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prestwick St Cuthbert. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics27%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Alignment11%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
69% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
57% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Trajectory12%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring28%
Aim13%
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Get Started50% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Precision13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Precision12%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started61% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Aim16%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
60% match
For Winter Tee tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Green Reading11%
47% match
For Winter Tee tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
36% match
For Winter Tee tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Winter Tee tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Winter Tee tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Winter Tee tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Winter Tee tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started58% match
For Winter Tee tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Aim29%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Winter Tee tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Winter Tee tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Winter Tee tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Winter Tee tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Prestwick St Cuthbert
Get answers to common questions about playing Prestwick St Cuthbert and what to expect.
How difficult is Prestwick St Cuthbert for mid-handicap golfers?
Prestwick St Cuthbert presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prestwick St Cuthbert?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5959 yards. The back tees extend to 6379.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prestwick St Cuthbert?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Prestwick St Cuthbert and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6379.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Prestwick St Cuthbert and how should I play it?
Prestwick St Cuthbert is designed as a Links 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 Prestwick St Cuthbert strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6379.0 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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