63% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bandon Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Bandon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bandon 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 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 21%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%
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
10
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bandon Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bandon Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
Castle Bernard, Castlebernard, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland
Course Description
Bandon Golf Club is a historic golf facility located in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland. The club sits on about 130 acres in the Bandon River valley, within the grounds of the Castle Bernard Estate and reflects a premier golfing experience since 1909. It offers a course with multiple holes described through a course tour and descriptions, along with visitor information and facilities such as a pro shop and clubhouse. The club serves visitors and members alike from west Cork and the broader Ireland region, with details on green fees, practice facilities, and dining or catering options available on site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1909
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(171 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 Bandon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four tests where tee misses spark bogey chains on most holes, and par fives tempt but punish bold plays.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716566 yards6004 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.8Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 431 | 380 | 366 | 412 | 485 | 185 | 482 | 371 | 3413 | 415 | 115 | 397 | 440 | 430 | 522 | 318 | 329 | 187 | 3153 | 6566 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715413 yards4950 metersCR 66.2Bogey 88.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 264 | 350 | 342 | 310 | 340 | 375 | 115 | 378 | 317 | 2791 | 360 | 90 | 317 | 360 | 315 | 420 | 285 | 310 | 165 | 2622 | 5413 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716243 yards5709 metersCR 71.0Bogey 95.7Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.7 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 403 | 365 | 352 | 371 | 451 | 176 | 462 | 352 | 3223 | 386 | 115 | 370 | 421 | 414 | 505 | 312 | 324 | 173 | 3020 | 6243 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735474 yards5005 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.9Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 391 | 330 | 330 | 277 | 357 | 139 | 371 | 347 | 2822 | 334 | 109 | 299 | 388 | 338 | 386 | 310 | 334 | 154 | 2652 | 5474 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bandon 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
46% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bandon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bandon Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion21%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim28%
Scoring24%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim28%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy25%
Visualization14%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
71% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory11%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Aim14%
61% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
45% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
69% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
50% match
For Blue tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
47% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Precision13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Aim18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
42% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Precision16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
87% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Aim18%
51% match
For Green tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bandon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bandon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bandon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bandon Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bandon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5990 yards. The back tees extend to 6566.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bandon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Bandon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6566.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bandon Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Bandon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6566.0 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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