Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Burgess Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Royal Burgess Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Burgess, 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 29%Distance Control 23%Precision 23%Trajectory 11%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.
17.3
Average HCP
8.3
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Burgess
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Royal Burgess.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@royalburgess.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
181 Whitehouse Road
Course Description
The Royal Burgess Golfing Society is a historic golf club based in Barnton, Edinburgh, noted as one of the oldest golf clubs in the world. It operates the Royal Burgess course, a renowned parkland course originally designed by Willie Park Jr., and maintains a grand clubhouse with historic golfing artefacts. Located just a few miles from Edinburgh’s city center and the airport, the club welcomes members, guests, and visitors with high-standard greens, facilities, and dining. The Society emphasizes golf heritage, course presentation, and a welcoming, professional service.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid/Mackenzie Ross/Old Tom Morris/Willie Park, Jr
Opened
1735
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Burgess
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Stop close from tight lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
15 Week Flagship Program for Royal Burgess
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Burgess. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Can you fly it out and stop it close?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
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Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision28%
Trajectory21%
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Dispersion14%
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision20%
Distance Control11%
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Royal Burgess
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Scotland
Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open Championship
4/17/2026
Stroke
WAGR
All Ages
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Burgess
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Burgess and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Burgess for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Royal Burgess technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Burgess?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Burgess?
With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Royal Burgess and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Royal Burgess and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Royal Burgess strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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