Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Southerness.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southerness, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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Southerness, Dumfries DG2 8AZ, UK
Southerness Golf Club, located on the picturesque Solway coast of Scotland, offers a premier golfing experience on a championship links course. Established in 1947 and designed by MacKenzie Ross, the club is celebrated for its stunning natural scenery and the unique challenges of its coastal landscape, making it one of Scotland's finest golf destinations.
golf • links course • Scotland • championship golf • coastal golf • golf club • recreation
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Architect
Clyde Johnston
Opened
1991
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Southerness, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2016
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 457 | 462 | 166 | 532 | 406 | 213 | 372 | 471 | 3472 | 166 | 392 | 424 | 467 | 456 | 218 | 431 | 172 | 537 | 3263 | 6735 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | — | 14 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 457 | 406 | 166 | 499 | 406 | 213 | 372 | 441 | 3353 | 166 | 392 | 424 | 467 | 456 | 218 | 431 | 172 | 498 | 3224 | 6577 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 359 | 375 | 128 | 438 | 356 | 169 | 261 | 392 | 2832 | 141 | 281 | 367 | 431 | 405 | 184 | 408 | 150 | 425 | 2792 | 5624 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southerness hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southerness. 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.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Southerness and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Southerness challenges consistency. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6180 yards. The back tees extend to 6735.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 73.3 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6735.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6735.0 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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