Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Turnhouse

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Edinburgh, EDH, United Kingdom
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

168

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

Turnhouse Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Turnhouse, 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%Aim 18%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.

18.3
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Turnhouse

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

Diagram for Three Gates Dispersion [Long]
Putting18 min

Three Gates Dispersion [Long]

Hit 30 balls and count how many balls end at which gate (to test for dispersion).

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Turnhouse.

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

info@turnhousegc.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

Turnhouse Golf Club Ltd, 154 Turnhouse Rd, Edinburgh EH12 0AD, UK

Course Description

Turnhouse Golf Club operates a James Braid-design golf course on the west side of Edinburgh, offering a welcoming club environment with two loops of nine holes, driving range, short game facilities, and PGA professional support. Located near Edinburgh International Airport, it provides facilities for members and visiting golfers, including course status updates, membership options, and event hosting. The club emphasizes friendliness to members and visitors alike, with strong links to the city and surrounding countryside views of the Pentland Hills, Fife, and the Ochils. Turnhouse also features club activities and partnerships, aiming to attract both local players and visitors to Edinburgh.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

69

Type

Parkland

Architect

James Braid

Opened

1897

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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 Turnhouse, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White

Tee Insight:This course plays like a parade of par fours that pressure tee shots and irons, mixed with quick par threes testing pure approach feel, where bogeys lurk on mishits to raise scores.
R

Red Tee

Gender: MalePar 665615 yards5134 metersCR 67.7Bogey 88.8Slope 114

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 115

Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par434434443334344434343366
Handicap517911311371581821061412416
Yardage37524435345416541342139312129394249342929934114032223839026765615

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Turnhouse

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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13 Week Flagship Program for Turnhouse

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Turnhouse. 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 · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–23 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–136 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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59% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%

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68% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
59% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
53% match
For Winter Tees (10th) tees

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control14%
50% match
For Yellow tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Yellow tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%

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76% match
For Yellow tees

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Yellow tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control15%

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71% match
For Winter Tees (1st) tees

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

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
62% match
For Winter Tees (1st) tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Winter Tees (1st) tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring27%
Alignment11%
50% match
For Winter Tees (1st) tees

Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Winter Tees (1st) tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Winter Tees (1st) tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Aim20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Turnhouse

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 Turnhouse

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

How difficult is Turnhouse for mid-handicap golfers?

Turnhouse presents a demanding test. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Turnhouse?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5772 yards. The back tees extend to 6075.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Turnhouse?

With a course rating of 69.7 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Turnhouse and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6075.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Turnhouse and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Turnhouse strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6075.0 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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