74% match
For Green tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Alignment11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ardglass Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 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
Ardglass Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ardglass 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
20
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ardglass Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ardglass Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ardglassgolfclub.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
Castle Pl, Ardglass, Downpatrick BT30 7TP, UK
Course Description
Ardglass Golf Club is a historic 18-hole links golf course and private members club located in Ardglass, County Down, Northern Ireland. The course offers stunning coastal views and is described as one of Ireland’s finest links with convenient access from Dublin, Belfast, and nearby Royal County Down. It welcomes visitors in addition to its membership, and provides facilities including a pro shop, coaching, and dining options at the club and restaurant. The club emphasizes heritage dating back to the 1400s and offers visitor bookings, membership information, and a range of visitor services.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1896
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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 Ardglass Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests where drive quality unlocks wedge scoring, but back nine ramps difficulty with par fives forcing bold reach decisions amid higher slope pressure.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705793 yards5297 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.8Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 161 | 279 | 349 | 122 | 390 | 203 | 432 | 506 | 2738 | 180 | 465 | 180 | 333 | 365 | 480 | 384 | 356 | 312 | 3055 | 5793 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706216 yards5684 metersCR 70.4Bogey 92.5Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 168 | 339 | 371 | 141 | 407 | 217 | 441 | 529 | 2951 | 203 | 483 | 191 | 407 | 380 | 491 | 419 | 361 | 330 | 3265 | 6216 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715793 yards5297 metersCR 73.6Bogey 102.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 52.3 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 161 | 279 | 349 | 122 | 390 | 203 | 432 | 506 | 2738 | 180 | 465 | 180 | 333 | 365 | 480 | 384 | 356 | 312 | 3055 | 5793 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705334 yards4877 metersCR 70.8Bogey 98.1Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 247 | 146 | 295 | 326 | 130 | 320 | 177 | 395 | 443 | 2479 | 154 | 420 | 128 | 333 | 372 | 467 | 313 | 356 | 312 | 2855 | 5334 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ardglass 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Green tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
Aim25%
45% match
For Green tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Ardglass Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ardglass Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
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Get Started74% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
59% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision26%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
52% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision19%
Mechanics18%
57% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Scoring19%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
59% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim15%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For Green tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
35% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
45% match
For Green tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started43% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
71% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
72% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
18% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim19%
Accuracy16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ardglass Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ardglass Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ardglass Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ardglass Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ardglass Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ardglass Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5775 yards. The back tees extend to 6216.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ardglass Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ardglass Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6216.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ardglass Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Ardglass Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6216.0 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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