38% match
For Gold tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ballyowen Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Ballyowen Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ballyowen 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 17%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.
18.5
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ballyowen Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ballyowen 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
137 Wheatsworth Rd, Hamburg, NJ 07419, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Rulewich
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(472 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 Ballyowen Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady ball-striking tests through par fours that demand precise drives and irons, with par fives tempting risks amid back nine's heightened scoring pressure.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726887 yards6297 metersCR 73.7Bogey 99.6Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.2 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 325 | 552 | 191 | 560 | 189 | 462 | 407 | 403 | 3462 | 496 | 189 | 340 | 382 | 474 | 203 | 430 | 509 | 402 | 3425 | 6887 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 725920 yards5413 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.3Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 274 | 501 | 154 | 507 | 154 | 335 | 370 | 357 | 2981 | 449 | 137 | 286 | 340 | 406 | 140 | 385 | 433 | 363 | 2939 | 5920 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726414 yards5865 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.3Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.0 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 300 | 515 | 176 | 532 | 171 | 391 | 388 | 388 | 3209 | 466 | 158 | 322 | 357 | 449 | 166 | 409 | 490 | 388 | 3205 | 6414 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ballyowen 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 profile56% match
For Gold tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
17% match
For Gold tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ballyowen Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ballyowen 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 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
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Gold tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring13%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment28%
Accuracy22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
26% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
51% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
54% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Dispersion19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
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%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Fly over bunker, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
60% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
17% match
For Black tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
49% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Scoring11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballyowen Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ballyowen Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ballyowen Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Ballyowen Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ballyowen Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6404 yards. The back tees extend to 6887.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ballyowen Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.7 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 Ballyowen Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6887.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Ballyowen 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 Ballyowen Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6887.0 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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