46% match
For Red 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southerness
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Southerness Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 20%Dispersion 17%Aim 17%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southerness
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)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southerness.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@southernessgc.sol.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
Southerness, Dumfries DG2 8AZ, UK
Course Description
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
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Architect
Clyde Johnston
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(219 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 Southerness, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2016
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices on longish par fours where tee position dictates iron success and small errors lead to bogeys. Par fives tempt aggression but easy rankings mean safe play unlocks birdies without high risk.
B
Blue 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 696735 yards6158 metersCR 73.3Bogey 98.0Slope 133
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 |
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 696577 yards6014 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.9Slope 131
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 |
R
Red 2016 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725624 yards5143 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.6Slope 132
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southerness
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile53% match
For Red 2016 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Red 2016 tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy15%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Red 2016 tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Southerness
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Red 2016 tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started61% match
For Red 2016 tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red 2016 tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red 2016 tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For Red 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment28%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Red 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
62% match
For Red 2016 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
86% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
55% match
For Red 2016 tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Dispersion18%
59% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
16% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
46% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
53% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
81% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Blue 2016 tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
48% match
For White 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy21%
Precision12%
54% match
For White 2016 tees
Dial in touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Aim12%
68% match
For White 2016 tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Dispersion17%
Precision15%
61% match
For White 2016 tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
50% match
For White 2016 tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
46% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White 2016 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
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Get Started46% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For White 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southerness
Get answers to common questions about playing Southerness and what to expect.
How difficult is Southerness for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southerness?
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.
What is considered a good score at Southerness?
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.
How long is Southerness and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6735.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Southerness 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 Southerness strategically challenging?
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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