Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Arklow Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

204

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

Arklow Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Arklow 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Accuracy 16%Aim 14%

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
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Arklow Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Arklow Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

info@arklowgolflinks.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

Abbeylands, Tinahask Lower, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

69

Type

Links

Architect

Hawtree/Taylor/Hackett/Connaughton

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.5(478 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 Arklow Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests where iron placement controls bogey avoidance amid repeating second shot stress, but back nine lengthens risks on par fives for score inflation.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 706516 yards5958 metersCR 72.8Bogey 96.7Slope 129

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · Slope 123

Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 50.2 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444343344343445453670
Handicap
Yardage406446198370437437156343192298543215841220236445051544455435316516

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Arklow 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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12 Week Flagship Program for Arklow Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Arklow Golf Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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61% match
For Yellow tees

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
50% match
For Yellow tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%

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69% match
For Yellow tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%

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67% match
For Yellow tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Yellow tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
22% match
For Red tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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69% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For Red tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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55% match
For Red tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Arklow Golf Club

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Ireland

Winter Series 18 Hole Open Singles Stableford

3/6/2026

Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
52.790, -6.149
Ireland

Tuesday Open Singles 18 Hole

3/10/2026

Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
52.790, -6.149
Ireland

Winter Series 18 Hole Open Singles Stableford

3/13/2026

Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
52.790, -6.149
Ireland

Tuesday Open Singles 18 Hole

3/17/2026

Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
52.790, -6.149
Ireland

Winter Series 18 Hole Open Singles Stableford

3/20/2026

Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
52.790, -6.149
Ireland

Tuesday Open Singles 18 Hole

3/24/2026

Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
52.790, -6.149

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Arklow Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Arklow Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Arklow Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Arklow Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Arklow Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5978 yards. The back tees extend to 6516.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Arklow Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.8 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Arklow Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6516.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Arklow Golf Club and how should I play it?

Arklow Golf Club 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 Arklow Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6516.0 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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