39% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Silverknowes
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Silverknowes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Silverknowes, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Silverknowes
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Silverknowes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@edinburghleisure.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
118 Silverknowes Rd, Edinburgh EH4 5ET, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1957
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Business Claimed
⭐4.4(428 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 Silverknowes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours where tee position sets up tight approach calls, amplifying bogey risks on the demanding back nine with its elevated ratings.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715820 yards5322 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.4Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 149 | 268 | 252 | 375 | 487 | 419 | 102 | 433 | 2843 | 245 | 337 | 302 | 392 | 342 | 141 | 459 | 272 | 487 | 2977 | 5820 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716195 yards5665 metersCR 70.0Bogey 91.9Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 156 | 311 | 280 | 385 | 500 | 430 | 113 | 439 | 3000 | 257 | 353 | 319 | 405 | 364 | 153 | 468 | 280 | 596 | 3195 | 6195 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715942 yards5433 metersCR 68.8Bogey 90.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 153 | 296 | 257 | 379 | 491 | 421 | 106 | 434 | 2900 | 250 | 341 | 315 | 397 | 357 | 147 | 466 | 276 | 493 | 3042 | 5942 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756195 yards5665 metersCR 75.9Bogey 106.6Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 156 | 311 | 280 | 385 | 500 | 430 | 113 | 439 | 3000 | 257 | 353 | 319 | 405 | 364 | 153 | 468 | 280 | 596 | 3195 | 6195 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Silverknowes
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Silverknowes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Silverknowes. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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59% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Precision13%
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Get Started78% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Accuracy11%
42% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Scoring13%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
73% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Accuracy12%
69% 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
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
55% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
66% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
26% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim37%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Dispersion13%
35% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
60% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Precision25%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring23%
Stroke16%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment24%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Silverknowes
Get answers to common questions about playing Silverknowes and what to expect.
How difficult is Silverknowes for mid-handicap golfers?
Silverknowes presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Silverknowes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6008 yards. The back tees extend to 6195.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Silverknowes?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Silverknowes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6195.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Silverknowes 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 Silverknowes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6195.0 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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