30% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballycastle Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Ballycastle Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballycastle 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 29%Scoring 24%Aim 15%Precision 15%Alignment 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.
19.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballycastle Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballycastle Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ballycastlegolfclub.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
2 Cushendall Rd, Ballycastle BT54 6QP, UK
Course Description
Ballycastle Golf Club is a historic seaside golf course located on the Causeway Coast in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1890, it features an 18-hole layout that blends parkland and links-style holes, offering panoramic views of the town, Fair Head, Rathlin Island, and the western isles on clear days. The club emphasizes visitor tee times, membership options, and a rich history showcased on its site, with a strong focus on golf experiences by the sea. Located along the north coast, it attracts golfers seeking a scenic and challenging round near coastal scenery.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1891
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Business Claimed
⭐4.7(183 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 Ballycastle Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where tee placement sparks short iron plays and par fives tempt birdies but punish wild shots with bogey traps.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715770 yards5276 metersCR 68.3Bogey 89.9Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 351 | 160 | 403 | 252 | 311 | 390 | 319 | 344 | 2976 | 107 | 339 | 485 | 143 | 355 | 395 | 292 | 180 | 498 | 2794 | 5770 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715913 yards5407 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.8Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.4 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 366 | 167 | 409 | 261 | 321 | 400 | 329 | 353 | 3062 | 113 | 348 | 490 | 149 | 358 | 404 | 296 | 190 | 503 | 2851 | 5913 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715770 yards5276 metersCR 73.5Bogey 103.0Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 351 | 160 | 403 | 252 | 311 | 390 | 319 | 344 | 2976 | 107 | 339 | 485 | 143 | 355 | 395 | 292 | 180 | 498 | 2794 | 5770 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715325 yards4869 metersCR 71.1Bogey 99.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 348 | 137 | 400 | 256 | 290 | 325 | 296 | 307 | 2797 | 106 | 333 | 405 | 138 | 302 | 343 | 290 | 160 | 451 | 2528 | 5325 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballycastle 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
41% match
For Green tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Precision8%
12 Week Flagship Program for Ballycastle Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballycastle 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 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Green tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Green tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control14%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
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Get Started60% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Scoring12%
60% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
69% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision14%
Aim12%
39% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
55% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control31%
Visualization27%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim14%
Accuracy13%
54% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
76% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
78% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring30%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
59% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization21%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
78% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
33% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision28%
Trajectory21%
57% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
38% match
For Green tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Green tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
55% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Green tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Aim15%
Mechanics15%
58% match
For Green tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
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Get Started72% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
57% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
58% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballycastle Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballycastle Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballycastle Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Ballycastle Golf Club challenges consistency. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballycastle Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5619 yards. The back tees extend to 5913.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballycastle Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Ballycastle Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5913.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ballycastle 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 Ballycastle Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5913.0 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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