65% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballyneety Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Ballyneety Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballyneety 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballyneety 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballyneety Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Glen, Ballyneety, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Course Description
This 18-Hole, members-owned, Championship Golf Course was co-designed by 2014 Ryder Cup Vice-Captain Des Smyth, and Irish Amateur International Declan Branigan. Ballyneety Golf Club, a parkland course with sand-based greens and tees built to USGA standards, is located 5 miles south of Limerick City and can be reached directly from Shannon Airport via the M7.The Club offers a top quality golfing experience for members and visitors. Amenities are provided in an architecturally unique glass-enclosed clubhouse that overlooks the 9th and 18th greens, and that also houses the superb Vines Grill and Wine Bar Restaurant. The McSweeney Golf Academy, adjacent to the Clubhouse, provides a state-of-the-art Driving Range and tuition facilities under the direction of PGA Head Professional, Donal Mc Sweeney. Ballyneety Golf Club and all the staff offer you a warm welcome and a memorable golfing experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Des Smyth and Declan Branigan
Opened
1994
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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 Ballyneety Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where drives unlock short approaches but par fives force layup choices under pressure. Misses risk doubles on longer holes due to slope demands that amplify errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706236 yards5702 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.6Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 163 | 398 | 538 | 445 | 183 | 291 | 159 | 510 | 3083 | 357 | 494 | 334 | 167 | 519 | 186 | 408 | 409 | 279 | 3153 | 6236 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705933 yards5425 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.8Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 154 | 389 | 496 | 430 | 162 | 280 | 148 | 500 | 2947 | 341 | 454 | 312 | 157 | 500 | 170 | 400 | 381 | 271 | 2986 | 5933 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714965 yards4540 metersCR 69.7Bogey 97.7Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 105 | 327 | 437 | 369 | 142 | 218 | 104 | 411 | 2472 | 311 | 399 | 238 | 108 | 416 | 126 | 297 | 334 | 264 | 2493 | 4965 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballyneety 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 profile40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
82% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballyneety Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballyneety 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
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 · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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55% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
73% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
63% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Precision18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Aim11%
57% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim30%
Dispersion15%
24% match
For White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Dispersion16%
52% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control31%
Visualization25%
57% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Precision17%
21% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For White tees
Control wedge loft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Trajectory23%
Distance Control20%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
38% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision17%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started68% 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%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion11%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision16%
Dispersion9%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
68% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
48% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading13%
74% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Precision12%
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Get Started28% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision32%
Trajectory28%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Alignment21%
79% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Precision20%
Distance Control12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballyneety Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballyneety Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballyneety Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ballyneety Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballyneety Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6236.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballyneety Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.3 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 Ballyneety Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6236.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ballyneety Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links design philosophy. 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 Ballyneety Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6236.0 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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