Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Black Bush Golf Club

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Thomastown, Meath, Ireland

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown), 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%Precision 22%Scoring 21%Aim 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.

19.2

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

31.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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

Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using wedges 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

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown).

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@blackbushgolfclub.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

Greenpark Reask

Course Description

Black Bush Golf Club operates a multi-course golfing facility located in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, Ireland. The club offers golf on several courses with facilities including a Pro Shop, restaurant, and various member and visitor amenities as indicated by its club navigation. The site highlights course status updates, member areas, and a focus on junior and ladies golf programs, reflecting a community-centered Irish golf destination. It presents itself as a traditional Irish golf club with a clubhouse atmosphere and local course perspectives.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert J. Browne

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Eliminate Three-Putts

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim19%

Dispersion18%

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Match Clubface to Target

Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment31%

Aim17%

Distance Control15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown). 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Match Clubface to Target

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory17%

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Stop Ball on Dime

Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Alignment16%

Accuracy15%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills

Alignment31%

Scoring24%

Distance Control18%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Precision23%

Aim16%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Precision20%

Dispersion15%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)

Get answers to common questions about playing A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) and what to expect.

How difficult is A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown)?

With a course rating of 70 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) 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 A/B (Black Bush/Thomastown) strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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