Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballinasloe Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Ballinasloe Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballinasloe 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballinasloe Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballinasloe Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ballinasloegolfclub@hotmail.com
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Facilities
Location
Ross Gloss, Ballinasloe, Clontuskert, Co. Galway, Ireland
Course Description
Ballinasloe Golf Club is a historic 18-hole parkland golf course located in Ireland, founded in 1894. The club offers online bookings for visitors and maintains member-focused facilities, including tee booking and purse/competition events, with additional social and lotto fundraising activities to support course equipment. It is part of the Connacht region’s golfing community, serving local members and visiting players with a traditional country club experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Eddie Connaughton
Opened
1894
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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 Ballinasloe Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red (1-2, 9-10, 14-18)
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 421 | 186 | 501 | 329 | 366 | 372 | 184 | 493 | 3204 | 155 | 513 | 335 | 400 | 392 | 361 | 388 | 186 | 500 | 3230 | 6434 |
Blue (1-2, 9-10, 14-18) Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 421 | 493 | 155 | 392 | 361 | 388 | 186 | 500 | 3248 | 352 | 421 | 493 | 155 | 392 | 361 | 388 | 186 | 500 | 3248 | 6496 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 411 | 175 | 490 | 317 | 351 | 361 | 176 | 483 | 3106 | 148 | 491 | 323 | 392 | 377 | 350 | 357 | 178 | 487 | 3103 | 6209 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.3 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 411 | 115 | 412 | 267 | 302 | 304 | 144 | 405 | 2692 | 122 | 460 | 270 | 278 | 337 | 316 | 306 | 173 | 422 | 2684 | 5376 |
Red (1-2, 9-10, 14-18) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 411 | 405 | 122 | 337 | 316 | 306 | 173 | 422 | 2824 | 332 | 411 | 405 | 122 | 337 | 316 | 306 | 173 | 422 | 2824 | 5648 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballinasloe 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Ballinasloe Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballinasloe Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Ballinasloe Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballinasloe Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballinasloe Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballinasloe Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ballinasloe Golf Club technically exacting. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballinasloe Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5936 yards. The back tees extend to 6496.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballinasloe Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 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 Ballinasloe Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6496.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ballinasloe Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Ballinasloe Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6496.0 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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