40% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ravelston
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Ravelston Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ravelston, 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 18%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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ravelston
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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ravelston.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@murrayfieldgolfclub.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
24 Ravelston Dykes Rd, Edinburgh EH4 3NZ, UK
Course Description
Set around Corstorphine Hill, Murrayfield Golf Club is only 5 minutes from Edinburgh City Centre. Our 18 hole course is a parkland/heathland layout and offers golfers of all abilities a fair test of golf whilst enjoying spectacular views over Edinburgh, East Lothian & Fife.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1896
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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 Ravelston, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short par four heavy layout tests iron placement repeatedly on second shots while par threes add tee precision pressure, with bogey risks clustered on lengthier par fours that punish slight misses.This short par four heavy layout tests iron placement repeatedly on second shots while par threes add tee precision pressure, with bogey risks clustered on lengthier par fours that punish slight misses.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 665158 yards4716 metersCR 65.6Bogey 86.8Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 197 | 313 | 356 | 123 | 404 | 338 | 388 | 115 | 2579 | 345 | 197 | 313 | 356 | 123 | 404 | 338 | 388 | 115 | 2579 | 5158 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 664860 yards4444 metersCR 64.0Bogey 84.8Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.4 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 10 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 188 | 299 | 338 | 112 | 384 | 301 | 376 | 103 | 2430 | 329 | 188 | 299 | 338 | 112 | 384 | 301 | 376 | 103 | 2430 | 4860 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704944 yards4521 metersCR 68.8Bogey 96.2Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 191 | 306 | 344 | 119 | 388 | 305 | 382 | 105 | 2472 | 332 | 191 | 306 | 344 | 119 | 388 | 305 | 382 | 105 | 2472 | 4944 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704860 yards4444 metersCR 68.2Bogey 95.4Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 188 | 299 | 338 | 112 | 384 | 301 | 376 | 103 | 2430 | 329 | 188 | 299 | 338 | 112 | 384 | 301 | 376 | 103 | 2430 | 4860 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ravelston
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
51% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
74% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ravelston
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ravelston. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
76% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
Aim18%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision24%
Aim18%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
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%
66% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
60% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring15%
61% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
57% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment11%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision17%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Precision17%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Precision20%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim26%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
27% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Aim15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim17%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started59% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
53% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Trajectory15%
Precision15%
60% match
For Red tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ravelston
Get answers to common questions about playing Ravelston and what to expect.
How difficult is Ravelston for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ravelston challenges consistency. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 65.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ravelston?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5009 yards. The back tees extend to 5158.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ravelston?
With a course rating of 65.6 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 Ravelston and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5158.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ravelston 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 Ravelston strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 5158.0 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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