63% match
For Red tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bantry Bay Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Bantry Bay Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bantry Bay 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 20%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bantry Bay Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bantry Bay Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bantrygolf.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
Caher, Donemark, Co. Cork, P75 DT68, Ireland
Course Description
Bantry Bay Golf Club is a championship-style golf club located in Bantry, in West Cork, Ireland. The course was built to championship standards by Christy O'Connor Jnr with design influence from Eddie Hackett, set on 170 acres along Bantry Bay. The club offers visitors tee-time bookings, memberships, and open competitions, highlighting its scenic links-like terrain and undulating countryside. It serves golfers in the southwest of Ireland and appeals to visitors seeking a coastal Irish golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett/Christy O'Connor Jr.
Opened
1975
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(123 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 Bantry Bay Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing par four tests where tee shots shape iron approaches, while par fives bring reach demands and back nine amps up bogey risks through steeper ratings.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716720 yards6145 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 159 | 506 | 385 | 427 | 350 | 433 | 319 | 434 | 138 | 3151 | 423 | 548 | 455 | 157 | 423 | 392 | 478 | 206 | 487 | 3569 | 6720 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 716155 yards5628 metersCR 70.7Bogey 95.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 143 | 491 | 365 | 412 | 328 | 400 | 301 | 376 | 114 | 2930 | 388 | 513 | 384 | 128 | 379 | 344 | 466 | 183 | 440 | 3225 | 6155 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716463 yards5910 metersCR 72.1Bogey 96.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 151 | 500 | 377 | 419 | 339 | 418 | 309 | 396 | 126 | 3035 | 406 | 531 | 440 | 140 | 398 | 387 | 471 | 192 | 463 | 3428 | 6463 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735438 yards4973 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.0Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 121 | 398 | 328 | 320 | 280 | 343 | 289 | 376 | 100 | 2555 | 379 | 432 | 361 | 103 | 326 | 293 | 416 | 151 | 422 | 2883 | 5438 |
R
Red (1-5,15-18) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 372729 yards2495 metersCR 35.9Bogey 50.6Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.6 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 121 | 398 | 328 | 320 | 280 | 293 | 416 | 151 | 422 | 2729 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bantry Bay 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 profile38% match
For Red tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Bantry Bay Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bantry Bay 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≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
19% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Precision21%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
60% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Aim9%
56% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
49% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
69% 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%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision15%
Alignment13%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
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Get Started80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
57% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy17%
38% match
For Green tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
52% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
52% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy23%
Alignment8%
67% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
51% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring28%
Trajectory22%
19% match
For Green tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
61% match
For Green tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
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Get Started79% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
64% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
62% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
54% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision23%
Alignment12%
62% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started37% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
60% match
For Red (1-5,15-18) tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
65% match
For Red (1-5,15-18) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
36% match
For Red (1-5,15-18) tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Bantry Bay Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bantry Bay Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bantry Bay Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bantry Bay Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Bantry Bay Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bantry Bay Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4724 yards. The back tees extend to 6720.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bantry Bay Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Bantry Bay Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6720.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Bantry Bay 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 Bantry Bay Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6720.0 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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