49% match
For Green tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Balmoral Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
Balmoral Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Balmoral 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 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Balmoral 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, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Balmoral Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
admin@balmoralgolf.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
518 Lisburn Rd, Belfast BT9 6GX, UK
Course Description
Balmoral Golf Club is a Belfast-based golf facility offering a championship course with facilities for members and visitors. It provides member and visitor bookings, golf lessons through its golf shop, and catering services at Firview Catering @ Balmoral, along with historical and community-focused features such as the Fred Daly history and Ryder Cup connections.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Opened
1914
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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 Balmoral Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours and par three clusters, risking bogeys on simple holes without sharp irons and putts to grab birdies safely.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 695650 yards5166 metersCR 67.7Bogey 88.3Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.3 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 377 | 368 | 154 | 364 | 381 | 465 | 128 | 348 | 2994 | 343 | 128 | 396 | 166 | 139 | 284 | 457 | 324 | 419 | 2656 | 5650 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 696227 yards5694 metersCR 70.5Bogey 92.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 399 | 410 | 194 | 395 | 395 | 491 | 159 | 384 | 3275 | 362 | 157 | 419 | 192 | 170 | 338 | 528 | 344 | 442 | 2952 | 6227 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725997 yards5484 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 130
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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 386 | 398 | 169 | 387 | 388 | 478 | 143 | 374 | 3153 | 349 | 144 | 407 | 174 | 160 | 329 | 517 | 335 | 429 | 2844 | 5997 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725650 yards5166 metersCR 72.5Bogey 101.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 377 | 368 | 154 | 364 | 381 | 465 | 128 | 348 | 2994 | 343 | 128 | 396 | 166 | 139 | 284 | 457 | 324 | 419 | 2656 | 5650 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Balmoral 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
15 Week Flagship Program for Balmoral Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Balmoral Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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41% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
54% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy31%
Visualization15%
41% match
For Green tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Aim19%
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For Red tees
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
55% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy35%
Green Reading9%
37% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
77% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
62% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Precision13%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment27%
Aim20%
71% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
62% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
48% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
41% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
51% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
69% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion21%
Precision14%
55% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
54% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Dispersion15%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics22%
Precision21%
56% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
19% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
37% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Balmoral Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Balmoral Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Balmoral Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Balmoral Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Balmoral Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Balmoral Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5938 yards. The back tees extend to 6227.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Balmoral Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Balmoral Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6227.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Balmoral Golf Club and how should I play it?
Balmoral Golf Club is designed as a Links 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 Balmoral Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6227.0 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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