28% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballinrobe Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Ballinrobe Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballinrobe 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%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
20
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballinrobe Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballinrobe Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ballinrobegolfclub.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
Cloonacastle, Cloonark, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Course Description
Ballinrobe is a historic golf club in Ireland, located on the 300-acre Cloonacastle Estate and founded in 1895. It is home to a championship parkland course that has repeatedly been recognized as a leading golf venue in Connacht, including a 2025 award as Parkland Course of the Year. The club offers extensive facilities such as a 12-bay floodlit driving range, dedicated practice areas, and a modern, heritage-infused clubhouse. Visitors can engage in visitor bookings, membership options, and enjoy the on-site bar and restaurant while experiencing the region’s golfing heritage.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(240 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 Ballinrobe Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a par four heavy grind where every tee shot sets up tight approach tests. Bogey risks grow fast on par fives without smart layups.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 736948 yards6353 metersCR 73.1Bogey 96.2Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 448 | 197 | 523 | 394 | 544 | 179 | 548 | 330 | 3541 | 399 | 406 | 386 | 177 | 541 | 388 | 175 | 437 | 498 | 3407 | 6948 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 735683 yards5197 metersCR 67.1Bogey 88.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 360 | 152 | 410 | 317 | 463 | 129 | 445 | 281 | 2907 | 373 | 313 | 325 | 124 | 448 | 350 | 128 | 315 | 400 | 2776 | 5683 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745683 yards5197 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.7 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 360 | 152 | 410 | 317 | 463 | 129 | 445 | 281 | 2907 | 373 | 313 | 325 | 124 | 448 | 350 | 128 | 315 | 400 | 2776 | 5683 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballinrobe 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
61% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Ballinrobe Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballinrobe 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
44% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
56% match
For Red tees
Fly over bunker, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Scoring13%
53% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion28%
Scoring27%
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Get Started28% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
40% match
For Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading9%
57% match
For Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion14%
39% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
53% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim15%
Mechanics15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Scoring16%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Aim22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Aim14%
28% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
40% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
50% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
63% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
71% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
61% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
36% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Precision20%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, 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 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
80% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballinrobe Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballinrobe Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballinrobe Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ballinrobe Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballinrobe Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6316 yards. The back tees extend to 6948.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballinrobe Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballinrobe Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6948.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Ballinrobe 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 Ballinrobe Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6948.0 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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