29% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballymena Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
153
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
Ballymena Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballymena 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
18
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballymena Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | 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 | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballymena Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@ballymenagolfclub.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
128 Raceview Rd, Ballymena BT42 4HY, UK
Course Description
Ballymena Golf Club is a historic golf facility in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, offering an 18-hole course with a welcoming clubhouse. The site features a bar and restaurant, on-site shop, modern shower and changing rooms, and a snooker room for social recreation. The club hosts open golfing competitions, private functions, corporate days, and golf days, with pay-and-play options and buggy hire to welcome members and visitors. It serves local residents and visitors seeking a combined golfing and social experience in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Links
Opened
1903
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Business Claimed
⭐4.2(95 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 Ballymena Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short approach tests mixed with quick par threes, pushing iron control and putt conversion to pile up birdies while longer par fours and fives risk bogey slips if off line.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 685796 yards5300 metersCR 67.8Bogey 88.2Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 43.7 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 178 | 490 | 151 | 383 | 387 | 113 | 377 | 491 | 2923 | 205 | 444 | 417 | 296 | 219 | 394 | 206 | 364 | 328 | 2873 | 5796 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 685527 yards5054 metersCR 66.7Bogey 86.4Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.8 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 168 | 481 | 138 | 370 | 353 | 101 | 369 | 478 | 2802 | 194 | 432 | 387 | 285 | 209 | 351 | 197 | 353 | 317 | 2725 | 5527 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715301 yards4847 metersCR 70.6Bogey 99.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 162 | 471 | 129 | 267 | 330 | 110 | 363 | 478 | 2648 | 183 | 420 | 411 | 256 | 189 | 341 | 206 | 339 | 308 | 2653 | 5301 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballymena 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballymena Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballymena 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
16% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
77% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
71% 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%
54% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
75% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
82% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
53% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision24%
Aim18%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
38% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
41% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
63% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
16% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
71% match
For Yellow 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 Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision22%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballymena Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballymena Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballymena Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ballymena Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 110.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballymena Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5548 yards. The back tees extend to 5796.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballymena Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.8 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ballymena Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5796.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ballymena 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 Ballymena Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 5796.0 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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