40% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ashbourne Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Ashbourne Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ashbourne 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%Precision 21%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Alignment 12%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
8.7
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ashbourne Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ashbourne Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ciara@ashbournegolfclub.ie
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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
Archerstown Rd, Archerstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, A84 R528, Ireland
Course Description
Ashbourne Golf Club is an 18-hole championship parkland golf course located in Archerstown, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland. Opened in 1994 and redesigned its front nine in 2019, it offers sand-based greens and a clubhouse that preserves the warm atmosphere of a farmhouse, with dining and hospitality to accompany a round of golf. The club provides visitor bookings, membership options, and facilities including Proshop, Bar & Restaurant, and a variety of handicap and course information for players. It is conveniently situated about 8 minutes from the M50 off Junction 5 and serves both local players and visiting golfers with a welcoming environment.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Des Smyth
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⭐4.5(259 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 Ashbourne Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par fours that test tee accuracy and iron placement for safe pars. Par fives bring reach decisions with double bogey traps waiting on misses.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716432 yards5881 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 415 | 547 | 321 | 174 | 504 | 164 | 449 | 394 | 3324 | 198 | 404 | 408 | 175 | 508 | 358 | 165 | 542 | 350 | 3108 | 6432 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716251 yards5716 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 392 | 536 | 310 | 157 | 495 | 158 | 446 | 381 | 3215 | 187 | 398 | 394 | 154 | 507 | 354 | 152 | 538 | 352 | 3036 | 6251 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725546 yards5071 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 322 | 478 | 262 | 127 | 435 | 142 | 419 | 351 | 2874 | 154 | 308 | 353 | 140 | 428 | 319 | 142 | 492 | 336 | 2672 | 5546 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ashbourne 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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ashbourne Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ashbourne 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
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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47% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision22%
Accuracy11%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Dispersion11%
76% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision21%
Trajectory17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
40% 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%
32% match
For Red tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
72% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion15%
49% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
26% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
31% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion18%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, 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 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started83% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Aim17%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Scoring10%
71% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
57% match
For White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
55% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
73% match
For White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
58% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started52% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Scoring16%
Trajectory14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Ashbourne Golf Club
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Ireland
Ladies Seniors Open
3/10/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
women
53.504, -6.379
Open for registration
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Men's Open Singles Stableford
4/1/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
men
53.504, -6.379
Open for registration
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Men's Open Singles Stableford
4/8/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
men
53.504, -6.379
Open for registration
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Senior Gents & Ladies Open Singles Stableford
4/14/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.504, -6.379
Open for registration
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Ladies Seniors Open
4/14/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
women
53.504, -6.379
Open for registration
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Men's Open Singles Stableford
4/15/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
men
53.504, -6.379
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashbourne Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ashbourne Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ashbourne Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ashbourne Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ashbourne Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5989 yards. The back tees extend to 6432.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ashbourne Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ashbourne Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6432.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Ashbourne Golf Club and how should I play it?
Ashbourne Golf Club is designed as a Parkland 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 Ashbourne Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6432.0 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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