40% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Tarlair
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Royal Tarlair Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Royal Tarlair, 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Royal Tarlair
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
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 | 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 Royal Tarlair.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@royaltarlair.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
Buchan St, Macduff AB44 1TA, UK
Course Description
Royal Tarlair Golf Club is a historic golf facility located in Macduff, Scotland. The club offers a golf course with facilities for members and visitors, hosting fixtures and open competitions, and maintaining a shop as part of its member services. It emphasizes club history, sponsorships, and community events, with online pages for membership, facilities, and news. The course is associated with local tourism and Scottish golf culture, serving players in Aberdeenshire and the surrounding region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mr. George Smith
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(91 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 Royal Tarlair, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Composite 9 Hole
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test on endless short par fours where irons must thread tight lines for pars, mixing in punchy par threes and reachable fives that punish overreach with bogey pressure.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715897 yards5392 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 365 | 125 | 477 | 292 | 410 | 176 | 483 | 379 | 2999 | 353 | 345 | 331 | 152 | 276 | 363 | 477 | 221 | 380 | 2898 | 5897 |
W
White Composite 9 Hole Tee
Gender: MalePar 725984 yards5472 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 365 | 125 | 477 | 292 | 363 | 477 | 221 | 380 | 2992 | 292 | 365 | 125 | 477 | 292 | 363 | 477 | 221 | 380 | 2992 | 5984 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715713 yards5224 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 355 | 120 | 476 | 289 | 402 | 167 | 483 | 334 | 2896 | 340 | 348 | 319 | 144 | 271 | 353 | 454 | 214 | 374 | 2817 | 5713 |
Y
Yellow Composite 9 Hole Tee
Gender: MalePar 725810 yards5313 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.4Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 355 | 120 | 476 | 289 | 353 | 454 | 214 | 374 | 2905 | 270 | 355 | 120 | 476 | 289 | 353 | 454 | 214 | 374 | 2905 | 5810 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Royal Tarlair
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 profile62% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
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Get Started62% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision24%
Aim19%
38% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Royal Tarlair
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Royal Tarlair. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 4–5≤ 6 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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49% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
72% match
For White Composite 9 Hole tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading13%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started40% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
Visualization12%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
70% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
64% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory28%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
57% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Aim18%
66% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Aim11%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
85% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
26% match
For Yellow Composite 9 Hole tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For Yellow Composite 9 Hole tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading11%
75% match
For Yellow Composite 9 Hole tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
66% match
For Yellow Composite 9 Hole tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For Yellow Composite 9 Hole tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Tarlair
Get answers to common questions about playing Royal Tarlair and what to expect.
How difficult is Royal Tarlair for mid-handicap golfers?
Royal Tarlair presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Royal Tarlair?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5848 yards. The back tees extend to 5984.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Royal Tarlair?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Tarlair and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5984.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Royal Tarlair and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Tarlair strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5984.0 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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