61% match
For Green tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballyclare Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
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
Ballyclare Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballyclare 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 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballyclare 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 | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballyclare Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ballyclaregolfclub.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
25 Springvale Rd, Ballyclare BT39 9JW, UK
Course Description
Ballyclare Golf Club is a golf course located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is a challenging parkland course with tree-lined fairways, well-placed sand traps, and natural water hazards. The club offers membership and green fee options, as well as private events and dining facilities.
golf course • parkland golf • golf membership • golf events • golf dining
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Opened
1890
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(384 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 Ballyclare Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course creates repeating par four tests where tee control unlocks short approaches and birdie putts, while par fives bring reach-or-layup choices amid even front-back scoring pressure.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 716071 yards5551 metersCR 69.5Bogey 90.9Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 494 | 399 | 343 | 362 | 148 | 358 | 349 | 166 | 2927 | 347 | 153 | 471 | 429 | 394 | 115 | 406 | 470 | 359 | 3144 | 6071 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716373 yards5827 metersCR 70.9Bogey 92.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 504 | 431 | 364 | 378 | 157 | 374 | 360 | 191 | 3079 | 364 | 175 | 509 | 437 | 404 | 132 | 418 | 483 | 372 | 3294 | 6373 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725322 yards4866 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.4Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 428 | 353 | 298 | 367 | 101 | 295 | 248 | 153 | 2556 | 299 | 105 | 407 | 431 | 297 | 105 | 404 | 353 | 365 | 2766 | 5322 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726071 yards5551 metersCR 75.2Bogey 105.7Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 494 | 399 | 343 | 362 | 148 | 358 | 349 | 166 | 2927 | 347 | 153 | 471 | 429 | 394 | 115 | 406 | 470 | 359 | 3144 | 6071 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballyclare 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ballyclare Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballyclare Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started19% match
For Green tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
39% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization25%
55% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Scoring22%
Mechanics8%
61% match
For Green tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
26% match
For Green tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Precision16%
58% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
74% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
36% match
For Green tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
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Get Started68% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Aim16%
68% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
49% match
For Green tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Visualization16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Dispersion26%
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim17%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
19% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Alignment21%
38% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
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%
55% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Aim25%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
82% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring29%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
26% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ballyclare Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballyclare Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballyclare Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballyclare Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ballyclare Golf Club technically exacting. The 117.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballyclare Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5848 yards. The back tees extend to 6373.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballyclare Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Ballyclare Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6373.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ballyclare 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 Ballyclare Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6373.0 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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