Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Bushfoot Golf Club.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bushfoot 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Everything you need to know about Bushfoot Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Bushfoot Rd, Portballintrae, Bushmills BT57 8WB, UK
Bushfoot Golf Club, located in the UK, is a renowned golf club offering a range of facilities and services for golf enthusiasts. It provides an engaging golfing experience with well-maintained courses and various membership options, catering to both local and visiting players alike.
golf club • golfing facilities • membership • recreation • outdoor sports
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
David Jones
Opened
1890
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Bushfoot Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 171 | 304 | 368 | 408 | 489 | 171 | 329 | 332 | 2975 | 445 | 135 | 304 | 368 | 408 | 504 | 191 | 332 | 332 | 3019 | 5994 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 137 | 277 | 357 | 322 | 471 | 154 | 317 | 315 | 2673 | 331 | 109 | 283 | 357 | 367 | 424 | 154 | 326 | 315 | 2666 | 5339 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 110
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 137 | 283 | 313 | 139 | 353 | 154 | 322 | 315 | 2339 | 327 | 109 | 326 | 313 | 139 | 353 | 154 | 326 | 315 | 2362 | 4701 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bushfoot Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Programs
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileDial in aim, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bushfoot 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.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Bushfoot Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 53 practice days and 49 unique drills.
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Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChoose a clear target, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Bushfoot Golf Club and what to expect.
Players often find Bushfoot Golf Club technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5348 yards. The back tees extend to 5994.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 69.1 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.
At a full length of 5994.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5994.0 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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