48% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Balbriggan Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
33
33 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
150
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Balbriggan Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Balbriggan 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%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
11.4
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Balbriggan Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Balbriggan Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
balbriggangolfclub@eircom.net
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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
Blackhall, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Course Description
Balbriggan Golf Club is a premier parkland golf club just 15 minutes from Dublin, founded in 1945. The course, redesigned by Eddie Connaughton, features USGA-standard greens and strategic water hazards, offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all levels. The club offers memberships, professional coaching, event hosting, and a fully stocked pro shop, aiming to deliver a top-quality golf experience in a stunning Irish setting. With a strong community and history, Balbriggan Golf Club is regarded as one of Ireland’s notable golfing destinations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1945
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(284 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 Balbriggan Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron accuracy on repeated par fours with long par fives adding reach decisions and risk of big numbers from poor position.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726685 yards6113 metersCR 72.4Bogey 95.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 129
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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 550 | 409 | 400 | 433 | 177 | 339 | 390 | 477 | 3567 | 134 | 363 | 372 | 165 | 550 | 423 | 197 | 404 | 510 | 3118 | 6685 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726483 yards5928 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 534 | 398 | 388 | 425 | 150 | 332 | 389 | 472 | 3470 | 130 | 348 | 358 | 161 | 527 | 415 | 179 | 397 | 498 | 3013 | 6483 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726129 yards5604 metersCR 70.1Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 517 | 387 | 377 | 363 | 135 | 328 | 331 | 454 | 3262 | 124 | 339 | 347 | 151 | 486 | 400 | 164 | 373 | 483 | 2867 | 6129 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745569 yards5092 metersCR 73.3Bogey 103.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 451 | 354 | 341 | 311 | 120 | 294 | 382 | 408 | 2998 | 118 | 297 | 284 | 139 | 398 | 385 | 145 | 371 | 434 | 2571 | 5569 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Balbriggan 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 33 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
36% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Balbriggan Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balbriggan 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
57% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Aim18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
39% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy30%
Visualization24%
85% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy28%
Aim15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
39% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy34%
Visualization26%
62% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring11%
48% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
21% match
For Red tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Green Reading8%
70% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
Aim17%
62% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Dispersion24%
Aim16%
79% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Precision14%
21% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
47% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim13%
Trajectory11%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started38% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Balbriggan Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Balbriggan Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Balbriggan Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Balbriggan Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Balbriggan Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Balbriggan Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6127 yards. The back tees extend to 6685.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Balbriggan Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Balbriggan Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6685.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Balbriggan Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Balbriggan Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6685.0 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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