26% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Birr Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Birr Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Birr 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 25%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
16.8
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Birr 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
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Birr Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
birrgolfclub@eircom.net
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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
Glenns, Birr, Co. Offaly, Ireland
Course Description
Birr Golf Club is a historic golf facility in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland, established in 1893. The club features an undulating course carved through woodland and eskers, offering a challenging round for visitors and members alike. In addition to golf, the club provides hospitality with an on-site restaurant and bar, a well-stocked pro shop, and a driving range, making it a popular destination for societies and tourists visiting the midlands region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1893
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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 Birr Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy for par fours with extra risk from front nine length while back nine par threes offer slight breathing room through shorter tests.This course puts steady pressure on iron accuracy for par fours with extra risk from front nine length while back nine par threes offer slight breathing room through shorter tests.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706396 yards5849 metersCR 71.5Bogey 96.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 143 | 407 | 312 | 509 | 510 | 398 | 185 | 433 | 3266 | 374 | 421 | 379 | 393 | 185 | 238 | 334 | 378 | 428 | 3130 | 6396 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705910 yards5404 metersCR 69.1Bogey 93.0Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 130 | 378 | 281 | 497 | 495 | 360 | 168 | 414 | 3070 | 344 | 404 | 352 | 374 | 167 | 148 | 317 | 329 | 405 | 2840 | 5910 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706110 yards5587 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.2Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 136 | 388 | 292 | 502 | 501 | 371 | 176 | 425 | 3149 | 360 | 414 | 373 | 385 | 176 | 159 | 305 | 370 | 419 | 2961 | 6110 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735910 yards5404 metersCR 75.2Bogey 106.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.0 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 130 | 378 | 281 | 497 | 495 | 360 | 168 | 414 | 3070 | 344 | 404 | 352 | 374 | 167 | 148 | 317 | 329 | 405 | 2840 | 5910 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735364 yards4905 metersCR 71.8Bogey 101.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 138 | 339 | 272 | 455 | 397 | 276 | 131 | 355 | 2654 | 350 | 392 | 376 | 357 | 142 | 152 | 255 | 304 | 382 | 2710 | 5364 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Birr 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 profile70% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Birr Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Birr Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For Green tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Dispersion20%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Accuracy13%
77% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
78% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
58% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
57% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
57% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Alignment11%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Scoring14%
42% match
For White tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
53% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
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Get Started70% 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%
38% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
70% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
73% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
43% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
26% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
38% match
For Green tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
66% match
For Green tees
Get up-and-down consistently, 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 Birr 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 Birr Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Birr Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Birr Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Birr Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Birr Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5880 yards. The back tees extend to 6396.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Birr Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Birr Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6396.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Birr 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 Birr Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6396.0 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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