Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Tarland.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Tarland.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Tarland, Aboyne AB34 4TB, UK
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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Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Architect
Old Tom Morris
Opened
1908
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tarland hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileSink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Tarland and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6054.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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