41% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Strathaven
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Strathaven Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Strathaven, 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 26%Scoring 23%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 15%
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.
16.1
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Strathaven
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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 Strathaven.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@strathavengc.com
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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
Overton Ave, Glasgow Rd, Strathaven ML10 6NL, UK
Course Description
Located in South Lanarkshire, 20 miles from Glasgow City Centre, Strathaven Golf Club is proud of its course design that has been developed over the past century. A gently undulating and beautiful tree-lined golf course with USGA standard greens, the layout is enjoyable and challenging for all levels of ability.The Club is proud to have hosted numerous Professional and International Amateur events in its 113 year history, including the 2012 Scottish Boy's Under 16 Championship and the 2021 Scottish Girls' Amateur Championship.The Clubhouse is modern, spacious and incorporates changing rooms with lockers for members and visitors, conference facilities, and a comfortable bar and restaurant area.Our Conference Room is fully equipped with business facilities, free and unrestricted wi-fi internet access and can accommodate up to 12 people. The space is ideal for conference calls, private meetings and staff training. Tailored catering packages can be arranged by telephone / email.The facilities are available to both Members and Non-Members, by prior arrangement for £30 a day. Please contact our General Manager, Stuart Fairgrieve, on 01357 520421 (Option 2) or by email gm@strathavengc.com.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Willie Fernie
Opened
1897
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(278 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 Strathaven, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests that pressure iron choices on every turn, while back nine slope lifts risk of dropped shots.YYYYYShort (3-10 ft),Mid (10-20 ft),Long (20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control,Green ReadingYYYYYChip,PitchYYYYYDistance Control,TrajectoryYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW),Mid irons (7,6,5)YYYYYAccuracy,DispersionYYYYYPrecision,Alignment
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716227 yards5694 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 204 | 492 | 164 | 353 | 353 | 130 | 515 | 328 | 2912 | 490 | 421 | 340 | 326 | 305 | 155 | 452 | 398 | 428 | 3315 | 6227 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716112 yards5589 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 202 | 490 | 162 | 341 | 351 | 130 | 505 | 324 | 2876 | 488 | 419 | 338 | 324 | 301 | 153 | 442 | 353 | 418 | 3236 | 6112 |
W
Winter Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715965 yards5454 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.6Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 170 | 480 | 155 | 341 | 351 | 127 | 505 | 287 | 2778 | 481 | 393 | 352 | 318 | 272 | 153 | 432 | 388 | 398 | 3187 | 5965 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715923 yards5416 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 16 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 192 | 480 | 149 | 328 | 351 | 127 | 495 | 287 | 2771 | 481 | 410 | 331 | 320 | 293 | 144 | 432 | 343 | 398 | 3152 | 5923 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Strathaven
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 profile58% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started32% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For Black tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Strathaven
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Strathaven. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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67% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Black tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring35%
Visualization9%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Trajectory28%
Scoring23%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory18%
Distance Control14%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Aim17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim15%
Scoring12%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control12%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory11%
Precision10%
41% match
For Winter Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
59% match
For Winter Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Aim13%
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Get Started65% match
For Winter Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision16%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Winter Blue tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For Winter Blue tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision15%
Distance Control12%
69% match
For Winter Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring28%
Accuracy12%
61% match
For Winter Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
77% match
For Winter Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Winter Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Winter Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment29%
Distance Control27%
57% match
For Winter Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For Winter Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment24%
Scoring19%
81% match
For Winter Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Winter Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Precision16%
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Get Started65% match
For Winter Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Winter Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Precision22%
44% match
For White tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Alignment15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Strathaven
Get answers to common questions about playing Strathaven and what to expect.
How difficult is Strathaven for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Strathaven challenges consistency. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Strathaven?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6075 yards. The back tees extend to 6227.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Strathaven?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Strathaven and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6227.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Strathaven 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 Strathaven strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6227.0 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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