Practice Golf at Hawkswood Country Estate
Perfect your
short game
At Hawkswood Country Estate, we are located just 10 minutes away from St Andrews – the home of golf.
Before you take on some of the iconic Old Course, the New Course or other golf courses in and around St Andrews, you can work on your short game at Hawkswood Country Estate.
Guests at Hawkswood House and The Roundel have access to private short game areas, where you can practise a wide range of shots and lies.
The short game area at Hawkswood House includes 5 pitching mats, 6 holes and 2 bunkers.
The short game area at the Roundel has 3 pitching mats, 9 holes and 2 bunkers.
Golf training at our short game areas can help you take on the most challenging golf courses in Scotland.
Tee off at our
golf practice range
All guests at Hawkswood Country Estate have access to our 270-yard driving range.
Whether you are preparing for a round of golf at one of the famous courses nearby, or you simply want to relax, our golf practice range is the ideal place to perfect your swing.
Regular yardage markers are in place so you can easily measure your drive, helping you work on targets.
A good drive is vital if you want to improve your overall golf game. Our golf practice range lets you work on any issues with your swing and build up the power needed for a good drive.
Coach Peter Whiteford’s
Golf training
If you really want to develop your game during your stay, we can arrange coaching from Peter Whiteford.
Golf training from Peter, a former European Tour player, will focus on your short game and form – which will help bring down your score on any course.
As well as working as the teaching professional at Hawkswood Country Estate, Peter has coached players at all levels and is the current coach for the Fife men’s golf team.
Peter Whiteford’s golf training is in high demand.
If you’re booking a Scottish golf trip, Hawkswood Country Estate is the ideal place to stay. You can practise at the short game areas and driving range on the estate and we can arrange travel to some of the best golf courses in Scotland.
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