63% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballykisteen Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Ballykisteen Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballykisteen 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 24%Aim 18%Precision 18%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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballykisteen Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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 | Perpendicular 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 Ballykisteen Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@ballykisteenhotel.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
Ballykisteen Golf Club, Limerick Junction, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Course Description
Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is an excellent setting for a family break. Voted one of the top 10 hotels for family breaks in Ireland, you and your loved one can dine in the Junction One Bar and Restaurant, while our team will keep your little ones happy with fun activities in our The Great Fun Club.GN Ballykisteen Golf Hotel is the perfect Wedding venue, our modern hotel combines style with character and charm. Host your celebration, conference meeting or event in one of our 6 function rooms with capacity for up to 280 guests.Complementing the Ballykisteen Hotel, the golf resort includes a superb 18 hole, 72 par Des Smyth designed championship golf course which was opened in 1993 and was formerly the famous Ballykisteen Stud. Nestled in the heart of the Golden Vale, the golf course is set only minutes from Limerick Junction, County Tipperary in tree-sculptured surroundings against a backdrop of the Galtee Mountains. Constructed and maintained to the highest standards the course is distinguished by the superb quality of the putting surfaces. Smyth made excellent use of the natural contours, carefully positioning each hole and incorporating an abundance of bunkers and water hazards, a feature of 11 holes.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Declan BranigaN/Aes Smyth
Opened
1993
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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 Ballykisteen Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course dishes steady par four tests that pressure tee irons and approaches for pars, while par fives lure birdie tries but spike risk on the tougher back nine per slope and bogey marks.Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYAccuracy, TrajectoryYYYYYShort irons (9,8), Mid irons (7,6,5)YYYYYAccuracy, DispersionYYYYYPresion, Dispersion
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726713 yards6138 metersCR 73.2Bogey 97.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 411 | 512 | 168 | 394 | 223 | 401 | 378 | 510 | 3387 | 385 | 331 | 166 | 340 | 441 | 166 | 531 | 429 | 537 | 3326 | 6713 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726060 yards5541 metersCR 69.8Bogey 93.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 391 | 490 | 147 | 347 | 158 | 330 | 359 | 476 | 3048 | 344 | 318 | 133 | 330 | 391 | 158 | 502 | 337 | 499 | 3012 | 6060 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726287 yards5749 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 398 | 493 | 151 | 354 | 184 | 386 | 363 | 484 | 3168 | 348 | 326 | 146 | 340 | 401 | 158 | 507 | 387 | 506 | 3119 | 6287 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725468 yards5000 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 325 | 436 | 134 | 337 | 134 | 296 | 318 | 418 | 2731 | 321 | 297 | 121 | 318 | 336 | 158 | 463 | 298 | 425 | 2737 | 5468 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballykisteen 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballykisteen Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballykisteen 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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59% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Scoring14%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy29%
Visualization13%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control12%
58% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
64% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
42% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim33%
Dispersion17%
53% match
For Green tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring35%
Alignment10%
58% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
58% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment31%
Aim23%
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Get Started69% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring11%
60% match
For Green tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
59% match
For Green tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
63% match
For Green tees
Control wedge loft, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP4 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
47% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
18% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
39% match
For White tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
39% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
83% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
59% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy23%
Scoring13%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballykisteen Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballykisteen Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballykisteen Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ballykisteen Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballykisteen Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6090 yards. The back tees extend to 6713.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballykisteen Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Ballykisteen Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6713.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Ballykisteen Golf Club and how should I play it?
Ballykisteen Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Ballykisteen Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6713.0 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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