73% match
For Yellow tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bearna Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Bearna Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bearna 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 26%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 12%
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
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bearna Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bearna Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Info@bearnagolfclub.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
Oddacres, Corboley, Co. Galway, H91 TN99, Ireland
Course Description
Bearna Golf Club is a golf facility located in Bearna, Galway, Ireland. It offers a Connemara-style course and is promoted as the best Galway golf club experience, attracting visitors to the region. The club provides visitor information, green fee rates, memberships, and resources such as a course guide and scorecard, highlighting its locals-and-tourists appeal and Irish coastal setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
R.J. 'Bobby' Browne
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(252 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 Bearna Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles needing tee to green control for pars, while par fives mix birdie upside with blowup risks, and high ratings warn of steady scoring pressure from small mistakes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726316 yards5775 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 376 | 188 | 441 | 405 | 397 | 528 | 176 | 392 | 3265 | 357 | 353 | 478 | 130 | 350 | 366 | 384 | 460 | 173 | 3051 | 6316 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725726 yards5236 metersCR 68.6Bogey 89.8Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 315 | 163 | 411 | 379 | 335 | 503 | 165 | 367 | 2996 | 328 | 304 | 423 | 98 | 305 | 334 | 351 | 443 | 144 | 2730 | 5726 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725291 yards4838 metersCR 72.0Bogey 100.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 300 | 147 | 397 | 329 | 322 | 440 | 137 | 327 | 2746 | 305 | 278 | 387 | 108 | 271 | 313 | 337 | 431 | 115 | 2545 | 5291 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725726 yards5236 metersCR 74.1Bogey 104.5Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 315 | 163 | 411 | 379 | 335 | 503 | 165 | 367 | 2996 | 328 | 304 | 423 | 98 | 305 | 334 | 351 | 443 | 144 | 2730 | 5726 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bearna 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 profile64% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
9 Week Flagship Program for Bearna Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bearna 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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21% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Trajectory15%
21% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Accuracy13%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision29%
Alignment16%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started74% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
38% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
51% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
84% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
65% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
59% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision30%
Dispersion11%
69% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
68% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
39% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started21% match
For Red tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
62% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Precision12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bearna Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bearna Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bearna Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bearna Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bearna Golf Club technically exacting. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bearna Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5804 yards. The back tees extend to 6316.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bearna Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Bearna Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6316.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bearna 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 Bearna Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6316.0 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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