65% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blarney Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
34
34 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Blarney Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blarney 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 28%Distance Control 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
19.7
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blarney Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blarney Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@theblarneyhotel.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
Old Schoolhouse, Currabeha, Cloghroe, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland
Course Description
Blarney Golf Club is an 18-hole heathland golf course in Tower, Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland, co-designed by John Daly. The course offers coastal views, championship greens, and a renowned on-site dining venue, Gihan's Eatery, for post-round meals. Visitors can book tee times online, explore the golf shop, and access the academy for instruction. The club is noted for its proximity to Blarney Castle, providing a picturesque backdrop for golfers and guests alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Daly/Mel Flanagan
Opened
1993
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Business Claimed
⭐4.0(152 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 Blarney Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706378 yards5832 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 169 | 292 | 301 | 332 | 400 | 174 | 393 | 452 | 2892 | 168 | 361 | 396 | 601 | 509 | 198 | 413 | 388 | 452 | 3486 | 6378 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705825 yards5326 metersCR 68.5Bogey 90.9Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 150 | 263 | 295 | 312 | 355 | 155 | 351 | 434 | 2659 | 156 | 338 | 372 | 507 | 471 | 143 | 399 | 379 | 401 | 3166 | 5825 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706235 yards5701 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.6Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 162 | 292 | 301 | 332 | 397 | 169 | 354 | 434 | 2814 | 162 | 352 | 386 | 598 | 504 | 186 | 404 | 384 | 445 | 3421 | 6235 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725161 yards4719 metersCR 70.8Bogey 99.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 145 | 233 | 250 | 283 | 303 | 151 | 287 | 412 | 2408 | 100 | 325 | 302 | 421 | 465 | 133 | 336 | 320 | 351 | 2753 | 5161 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blarney 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 34 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Blarney Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blarney Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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64% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
45% match
For Blue tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading11%
26% match
For Blue tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
43% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
26% match
For Green tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
26% match
For Green tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Green tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Green tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
52% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
34% match
For Green tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
58% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Dispersion19%
50% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim15%
Precision15%
73% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
67% 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%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
79% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
74% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
73% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy12%
Distance Control12%
34% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring32%
Precision21%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Blarney Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Ireland
Irish Intervarsity Championship
10/7/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
women
Open for registration
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Irish Intervarsity Championship
10/7/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blarney Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Blarney Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Blarney Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Blarney Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blarney Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5770 yards. The back tees extend to 6378.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blarney Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Blarney Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6378.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Blarney Golf Club and how should I play it?
Blarney Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Blarney Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6378.0 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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