The Workshop · Tool № 05
Scottish Golf Playability Index
Seven-day conditions forecast for seven Scottish golf regions. Wind, rain and temperature scored 0–10 for playability — so you know whether to pack waterproofs or leave them in the car.
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How the score works
The playability score starts at 10 and loses points for conditions that make golf harder. Wind above 20 km/h costs one point; above 40 km/h costs three. Rain costs points on a similar scale — a light 0.5 mm is negligible, a heavy 10 mm day costs four points. Snow, thunderstorms, and fog carry fixed penalties because they make the round genuinely unpleasant regardless of other conditions.
Wind is weighted less harshly than rain because links golf is designed around wind. A 30 km/h breeze off the Firth of Forth is part of the experience at North Berwick; the same wind in October at Dornoch is perfect conditions. Rain is the real enemy of Scottish golf — soft fairways, slow greens, and the moment you decide to stop hitting driver.
The score is a planning tool, not a promise. Scottish weather changes by the hole. If the index says 7 for Thursday, it's a reasonable day to book and keep your eye on the actual forecast as it approaches.