Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stornoway
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Stornoway
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
admin@stornowaygolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
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
White 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 484 | 173 | 347 | 315 | 294 | 274 | 332 | 142 | 2723 | 180 | 551 | 295 | 286 | 309 | 143 | 362 | 230 | 209 | 2565 | 5288 |
White 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 484 | 173 | 347 | 315 | 294 | 362 | 230 | 209 | 2776 | 362 | 484 | 173 | 347 | 315 | 294 | 362 | 230 | 209 | 2776 | 5552 |
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.3 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 454 | 173 | 347 | 296 | 278 | 274 | 272 | 142 | 2598 | 182 | 526 | 295 | 266 | 309 | 143 | 362 | 191 | 138 | 2412 | 5010 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 427 | 166 | 285 | 271 | 200 | 269 | 200 | 101 | 2281 | 150 | 470 | 252 | 266 | 309 | 143 | 257 | 191 | 138 | 2176 | 4457 |
Red Composite 9 Hole Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 17 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 427 | 166 | 285 | 271 | 200 | 257 | 191 | 138 | 2297 | 362 | 427 | 166 | 285 | 271 | 200 | 257 | 191 | 138 | 2297 | 4594 |
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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% match to course practice profileRoll putts from varying distances, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
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)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Stornoway
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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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