25% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Achill Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
142
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Achill Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Achill, 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 25%Scoring 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Achill
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Achill.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
The Sandy Banks Keel Achill Island, Keel East, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 CX62, Ireland
Course Description
Achill Island Golf Club is a coastal golf club located on Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland. The club offers online booking for rounds, displays information about the course, and hosts competitions and events throughout the season. It provides details on membership and green fees, club history, and ongoing news and updates via its website, welcoming players of all levels to play the course and enjoy the scenic Atlantic-facing links.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Links
Architect
P. Skerritt
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⭐4.3(93 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 Achill, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four decisions pressing layup or go choices with bogey traps, while twin par fives tempt birdies but punish misses on long approach plays.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705988 yards5475 metersCR 67.4Bogey 84.9Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 42.4 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 42.5 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 503 | 157 | 278 | 324 | 402 | 422 | 159 | 369 | 2995 | 407 | 418 | 143 | 255 | 343 | 394 | 389 | 179 | 465 | 2993 | 5988 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704995 yards4567 metersCR 67.6Bogey 92.6Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 408 | 157 | 278 | 282 | 320 | 282 | 159 | 302 | 2516 | 328 | 408 | 143 | 255 | 282 | 320 | 282 | 159 | 302 | 2479 | 4995 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Achill
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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
41% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
61% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Achill
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Achill. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring31%
Accuracy21%
45% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
47% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Accuracy26%
63% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Scoring14%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
52% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
25% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
79% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
78% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Aim13%
70% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
45% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
79% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
Accuracy15%
78% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
55% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
53% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Achill
Get answers to common questions about playing Achill and what to expect.
How difficult is Achill for mid-handicap golfers?
Achill presents a demanding test. With a slope of 95.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Achill?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5492 yards. The back tees extend to 5988.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Achill?
With a course rating of 67.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Achill and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5988.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Achill and how should I play it?
Achill is designed as a Links 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.
What features make Achill strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 95.0 and yardage reaching 5988.0 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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