70% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballyheigue Castle 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 27%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballyheigue Castle 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 | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@ballyheiguecastlegolfclub.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
Ballyheigue, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Course Description
Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club is a nine-hole golf course located in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland. Opened in 1996, it sits on mature woodland surrounding an eighteenth-century castle and offers scenic views of Ballyheigue Bay along the Wild Atlantic Way. The club welcomes visitors and offers membership options, with tee times available by phone or online and a clubhouse scene for refreshments after a round. It is positioned between Tralee and Ballybunion, highlighting its coastal Kerry setting and historic backdrop.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Jones
Opened
1996
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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 Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:You will meet repeating mid par fours pressing iron control to claim pars while long par fives force careful positioning to dodge blowup scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726622 yards6055 metersCR 72.8Bogey 98.4Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.2 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 465 | 392 | 377 | 460 | 192 | 549 | 130 | 387 | 3311 | 359 | 465 | 392 | 377 | 460 | 192 | 549 | 130 | 387 | 3311 | 6622 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726276 yards5739 metersCR 71.0Bogey 96.2Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 466 | 367 | 358 | 438 | 159 | 529 | 130 | 356 | 3138 | 335 | 466 | 367 | 358 | 438 | 159 | 529 | 130 | 356 | 3138 | 6276 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725132 yards4693 metersCR 71.2Bogey 98.0Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 385 | 280 | 284 | 341 | 122 | 474 | 130 | 274 | 2566 | 276 | 385 | 280 | 284 | 341 | 122 | 474 | 130 | 274 | 2566 | 5132 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballyheigue Castle 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 profile57% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy22%
Aim11%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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14% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
49% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Precision21%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
82% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
51% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Aim30%
Scoring25%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
39% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
58% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy29%
Visualization11%
29% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
39% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim27%
Dispersion21%
75% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
57% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
26% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
26% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
40% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
66% 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%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5877 yards. The back tees extend to 6622.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6622.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Ballyheigue Castle Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6622.0 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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