64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tarland
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Tarland Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tarland, 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 24%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tarland
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tarland.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
secretary@tarlandgolfclub.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
Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4TB, UK
Course Description
Tarland Golf Club is a historic 9-hole parkland golf course designed by Tom Morris in 1908, located in Tarland, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire. The club offers a challenging layout with a standard scratch score of 70 for men and ladies over a 6062-yard course in a tranquil, scenic setting. The facilities include a refurbished clubhouse and online booking for visitors and members, with catering options for outings. The club hosts open competitions and provides visitor and membership options, including online green-fee bookings and a detailed course section with gallery and hole-by-hole insights.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1908
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Business Claimed
⭐4.7(65 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 Tarland, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee control sets up approach comfort but tougher stretches raise bogey risks on longer tests.This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee control sets up approach comfort but tougher stretches raise bogey risks on longer tests.
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706054 yards5536 metersCR 69.2Bogey 89.4Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 360 | 262 | 373 | 234 | 416 | 172 | 428 | 482 | 3036 | 315 | 348 | 171 | 377 | 260 | 453 | 212 | 484 | 398 | 3018 | 6054 |
Y
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 665528 yards5055 metersCR 66.6Bogey 85.9Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.2 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.7 · Slope 102
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 338 | 170 | 373 | 212 | 410 | 172 | 428 | 368 | 2764 | 293 | 338 | 170 | 373 | 212 | 410 | 172 | 428 | 368 | 2764 | 5528 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705273 yards4822 metersCR 70.6Bogey 98.2Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 334 | 220 | 304 | 195 | 369 | 102 | 383 | 367 | 2570 | 306 | 281 | 172 | 373 | 223 | 419 | 166 | 417 | 346 | 2703 | 5273 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tarland
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Precision16%
63% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Tarland
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tarland. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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71% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
78% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
58% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
62% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment22%
67% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started79% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Scoring14%
79% match
For Yellow 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
28% match
For White 2019 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For White 2019 tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White 2019 tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Accuracy14%
20% match
For White 2019 tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
68% match
For White 2019 tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
75% match
For White 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
72% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started56% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
68% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim12%
75% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
81% match
For White 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
76% match
For White 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Aim13%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
36% match
For Red 2019 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy39%
Green Reading15%
36% match
For Red 2019 tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision21%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
77% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Tarland
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 Tarland
Get answers to common questions about playing Tarland and what to expect.
How difficult is Tarland for mid-handicap golfers?
Tarland is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 109.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tarland?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5664 yards. The back tees extend to 6054.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tarland?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Tarland and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6054.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Tarland and how should I play it?
Tarland is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Tarland strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 109.0 and yardage reaching 6054.0 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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