66% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bray Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Bray Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bray 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%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.
17.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bray Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bray Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@braygolfclub.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
Bray Golf Club, Greystones Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 YX76, Ireland
Course Description
Bray Golf Club is a longstanding golf facility located on Greystones Road in Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland. The club offers a full course experience for both members and visitors, including a course with a range of facilities, open competitions, and a pro shop, as well as dining and bar amenities. It maintains a vibrant community with programs for members, visitors, and societies, and provides resources such as course guides, local golf rules, and scratch cups. The club emphasizes accessibility for guests and hosting events in the Wicklow region of Ireland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Des Smyth/Declan Brannigan
Opened
1897
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(324 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 Bray Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots into par fours where misses breed bogeys, while par fives dare risks that amplify on tougher back nine greens.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716423 yards5873 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 178 | 445 | 148 | 434 | 523 | 400 | 370 | 182 | 3124 | 323 | 350 | 386 | 194 | 413 | 478 | 177 | 432 | 546 | 3299 | 6423 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725297 yards4844 metersCR 66.3Bogey 87.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 131 | 340 | 109 | 383 | 450 | 318 | 309 | 158 | 2558 | 299 | 278 | 304 | 150 | 327 | 415 | 140 | 353 | 473 | 2739 | 5297 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716060 yards5541 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.2Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 163 | 416 | 128 | 422 | 512 | 372 | 347 | 170 | 2949 | 311 | 316 | 367 | 173 | 395 | 454 | 163 | 418 | 514 | 3111 | 6060 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725465 yards4997 metersCR 73.5Bogey 102.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 131 | 370 | 139 | 383 | 451 | 340 | 301 | 159 | 2675 | 300 | 278 | 335 | 119 | 359 | 416 | 156 | 353 | 474 | 2790 | 5465 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bray 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
32% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Bray Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bray Golf Club. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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55% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
55% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
56% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring30%
Accuracy13%
81% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment25%
Aim25%
48% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
81% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
71% match
For Green tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
78% match
For Green tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision16%
64% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Green tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
58% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
15% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
58% match
For White tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
60% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring26%
Precision25%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Bray Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bray Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Bray Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Bray Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bray Golf Club technically exacting. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bray Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5860 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bray Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Bray Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6423.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Bray 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 Bray Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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