Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stornoway

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Isle Of Lewis, ELS, United Kingdom
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Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

211

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

Stornoway Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stornoway, 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%Precision 20%Aim 18%Alignment 13%

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.

19.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Stornoway

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | 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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Stornoway.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

admin@stornowaygolfclub.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

Council Offices, Sandwick Rd, Stornoway HS1 2BW, UK

Course Description

Stornoway Golf Club operates an 18-hole course on the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles, offering visitors and members a well-designed, professionally maintained link-style course with scenic views over Stornoway Harbour and the Minch. The club emphasizes visitor access with tee times and a range of membership categories including Mainland and Overseas memberships, as well as special offers. The venue also features the Treetops Cafe, accommodates functions and weddings, and maintains a history rooted in Lews Castle woodlands and surrounding moorlands. Located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, the club serves local residents and tourists seeking a traditional Scottish links experience.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

67

Type

Links

Opened

1890

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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 Stornoway, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course feels like a tight precision puzzle with bunches of short par fours and extra par threes that force careful irons and sharp short game moves, turning small slips into bogey traps on its modest frame.This block plays with constant close in decisions where iron touch and lag putts guard against score leaks from the dense par three lineup and snug par fours.YYYYYShort (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, AccuracyYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
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White 2019 Tee

Gender: MalePar 685288 yards4835 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.4Slope 120

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.2 · Slope 112

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444443353544434333368
Handicap313971171151512414186162810
Yardage362484173347315294274332142272318055129528630914336223020925655288

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stornoway

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 profile
40% match
For Red tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Red tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision31%
Aim19%

13 Week Flagship Program for Stornoway

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stornoway. 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 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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63% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%

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57% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Trajectory14%
59% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
87% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
48% match
For Red Composite 9 Hole tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%

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62% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring25%
Alignment22%

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52% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Stornoway

Get answers to common questions about playing Stornoway and what to expect.

How difficult is Stornoway for mid-handicap golfers?

Stornoway is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stornoway?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5004 yards. The back tees extend to 5552.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Stornoway?

With a course rating of 69.0 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Stornoway and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 5552.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Stornoway 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 Stornoway strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5552.0 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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