60% match
For Green tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision24%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Abbeyleix Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Abbeyleix Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Abbeyleix Golf Club, 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 21%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Abbeyleix Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Abbeyleix Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
abbeyleixgolfclub_shirley@hotmail.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
Rathmoyle Lodge, Ballyroan Rd, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland
Course Description
Abbeyleix Golf Club is a historic parkland golf club in Ireland, established in 1895. The club features an 18-hole course set in the heart of the country with ties to a long tradition of hosting members, visitors, and open competitions. Facilities include a clubhouse with changing rooms, shop, and Roots Bar & Restaurant, plus practice areas and event hosting for societies and corporate days. The club promotes membership options and green-fee pricing for visitors, and supports a calendar of open events and society golf.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mel Flanigan
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(153 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 Abbeyleix Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a control test packed with quick par fours that reward sharp wedges and irons while par fives push layup or go decisions with bogey lurking on misses.This layout repeats tight scoring pressure where one poor iron leads to bogey fights.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725837 yards5337 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.7Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 506 | 471 | 106 | 292 | 371 | 140 | 246 | 392 | 328 | 2852 | 376 | 329 | 270 | 336 | 133 | 467 | 475 | 194 | 405 | 2985 | 5837 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725123 yards4684 metersCR 64.6Bogey 85.3Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.5 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 394 | 98 | 287 | 279 | 132 | 198 | 314 | 312 | 2447 | 335 | 304 | 217 | 317 | 127 | 401 | 456 | 181 | 338 | 2676 | 5123 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726054 yards5536 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.7Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.6 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 514 | 494 | 119 | 296 | 386 | 149 | 253 | 403 | 338 | 2952 | 389 | 349 | 267 | 359 | 139 | 489 | 488 | 204 | 418 | 3102 | 6054 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725837 yards5337 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.5Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.6 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 506 | 471 | 106 | 292 | 371 | 140 | 246 | 392 | 328 | 2852 | 376 | 329 | 270 | 336 | 133 | 467 | 475 | 194 | 405 | 2985 | 5837 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725123 yards4684 metersCR 70.5Bogey 98.0Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 394 | 98 | 287 | 279 | 132 | 198 | 314 | 312 | 2447 | 335 | 304 | 217 | 317 | 127 | 401 | 456 | 181 | 338 | 2676 | 5123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Abbeyleix Golf Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Green tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
67% match
For Green tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Green tees
Master touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Abbeyleix Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Abbeyleix Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Green tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Green tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
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Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
22% match
For Green tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
25% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
60% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
22% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
73% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring24%
Dispersion10%
63% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion31%
Scoring12%
48% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
48% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
63% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
57% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
58% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim14%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
84% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
52% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
25% match
For Green tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
75% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
39% match
For Green tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
48% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
43% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Green tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
75% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
54% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
86% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
52% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started47% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
79% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Abbeyleix Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbeyleix Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Abbeyleix Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Abbeyleix Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Abbeyleix Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Abbeyleix Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5588 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 Abbeyleix Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Abbeyleix Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6054.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Abbeyleix Golf Club 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 Abbeyleix Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 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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