60% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scrabo Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Scrabo Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scrabo Golf Club, 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 18%Alignment 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.
18.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scrabo Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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 | 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 Scrabo Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kerryskimmin@scrabogc.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
Scrabo Rd, Newtownards BT23 4NW, UK
Course Description
ScraboGolfClub is a historic golf club in Newtownards, Northern Ireland, offering an 18-hole, links-style course bordered by gorse and set with scenic views of Strangford Lough and, on clear days, the Isle of Man and Mourne Mountains. Founded in 1907, the club provides facilities including a bar, a restaurant, and a pro-shop, and hosts events such as weddings and parties for visitors and members alike. It emphasizes beginner-friendly lessons and professional coaching to improve players’ games, while welcoming groups and visitors to enjoy the course and surrounding landscape.
18-hole golf course • newtownards golf • northern ireland golf • links-style fairways • gorse-bordered fairways • beginners golf lessons • professional golf coaches • pro-shop golf equipment • weddings golf events • bar and restaurant with views • strangford lough views • golf tourism ireland • golf club history • historic golf club • visitor access • group golf visits • golf instruction for beginners • family-friendly golf • course coaching
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1908
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(389 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 Scrabo Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron placement on short par fours and threes that reward touch, while par fives build pressure through reach decisions risking bogeys if off line.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715956 yards5446 metersCR 70.3Bogey 90.7Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 127 | 409 | 122 | 501 | 307 | 320 | 315 | 561 | 3066 | 319 | 464 | 441 | 182 | 372 | 353 | 344 | 121 | 294 | 2890 | 5956 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716254 yards5719 metersCR 71.7Bogey 92.6Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 163 | 418 | 140 | 554 | 310 | 320 | 333 | 578 | 3276 | 321 | 473 | 443 | 202 | 382 | 375 | 347 | 141 | 294 | 2978 | 6254 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725212 yards4766 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 125 | 380 | 113 | 433 | 287 | 145 | 250 | 516 | 2650 | 281 | 393 | 404 | 197 | 296 | 270 | 311 | 117 | 293 | 2562 | 5212 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scrabo Golf Club
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 profile55% match
For Red tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory17%
50% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control32%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Scrabo Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scrabo Golf Club. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started46% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision37%
Aim22%
Alignment12%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Aim26%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim21%
Alignment12%
73% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
84% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
65% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control15%
Precision13%
53% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
50% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Alignment11%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision28%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%
55% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Green tees
Set a target, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
61% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started74% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
65% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Scoring11%
80% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Scrabo Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Scrabo Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Scrabo Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Scrabo Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scrabo Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5733 yards. The back tees extend to 6254.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scrabo Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Scrabo Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6254.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Scrabo Golf Club and how should I play it?
Scrabo Golf Club 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 Scrabo Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 6254.0 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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