54% match
For Blue tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Baltinglass Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Baltinglass Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Baltinglass 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 15%Alignment 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Baltinglass Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 Baltinglass Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@baltinglassgolfclub.ie
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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
Stratford Lodge, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, W91 PE04, Ireland
Course Description
Originally founded in 1928 situated in beautiful West Wicklow overlooking the River Slaney, with the famous Wicklow mountains creating a stunning backdrop to the east golfers cannot but be impressed by the peaceful beauty which surrounds them. Baltinglass Golf Club is a delightful parkland course with manicured fairways and challenging greens offering an enjoyable experience to golfers of all abilities. Owned by the members, our relaxed friendly club guarantees a warm welcome, together with tasty food and refreshments, in convivial clubhouse surroundings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Connaughton
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(148 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 Baltinglass Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles where second-shot placement controls scoring and high slope raises miss penalties. Occasional par fives mix birdie hope with big-number traps from poor position.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716509 yards5952 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 166 | 496 | 323 | 161 | 376 | 441 | 588 | 348 | 3303 | 499 | 379 | 150 | 436 | 398 | 460 | 172 | 370 | 342 | 3206 | 6509 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716290 yards5752 metersCR 70.4Bogey 92.6Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 150 | 486 | 312 | 150 | 365 | 401 | 577 | 338 | 3172 | 486 | 365 | 139 | 431 | 392 | 452 | 161 | 363 | 329 | 3118 | 6290 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716084 yards5563 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 122 | 464 | 301 | 139 | 354 | 392 | 566 | 318 | 3038 | 477 | 352 | 133 | 427 | 387 | 443 | 150 | 352 | 325 | 3046 | 6084 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735218 yards4771 metersCR 70.7Bogey 99.4Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 100 | 362 | 237 | 139 | 291 | 328 | 444 | 260 | 2526 | 373 | 289 | 120 | 394 | 385 | 346 | 147 | 319 | 319 | 2692 | 5218 |
R
Red (1,11-18) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 362684 yards2454 metersCR 35.5Bogey 50.1Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 289 | 120 | 394 | 385 | 346 | 147 | 319 | 319 | 2684 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Baltinglass 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For Blue tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Precision16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy13%
9 Week Flagship Program for Baltinglass Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Baltinglass Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
32% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization17%
67% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
37% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision32%
Mechanics15%
84% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
57% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion19%
Aim15%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
62% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Alignment12%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim14%
Accuracy14%
27% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
52% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Precision12%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring24%
Dispersion14%
47% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
54% match
For Red tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring26%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment21%
Accuracy15%
86% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Precision12%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory14%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started41% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Red (1,11-18) tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
52% match
For Red (1,11-18) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Baltinglass Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Baltinglass Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Baltinglass Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Baltinglass Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Baltinglass Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Baltinglass Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4596 yards. The back tees extend to 6509.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Baltinglass Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Baltinglass Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6509.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Baltinglass Golf Club and how should I play it?
Baltinglass 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 Baltinglass Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6509.0 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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