55% match
For Red tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cairndhu Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Cairndhu Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cairndhu 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 30%Scoring 22%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%Aim 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
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cairndhu Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cairndhu Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cairndhugc@btconnect.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
192 Coast Rd, Ballygalley, Larne BT40 2QG, UK
Course Description
Cairndhu Golf Club is a ' Hidden Gem' of a coastal headland course located on Northern Ireland's world famous Antrim Coast Road, near Larne, between Belfast and Portrush. From its signature 2nd hole and clubhouse, Cairndhu boasts stunning views of the Glens of Antrim, as well as over the North Channel to Scotland's Mull of Kintyre, Islay and the Paps of Jura. The club is proud to have been the host golf course of the 2021 and 2022 Northern Ireland Open & ISPS HANDA World Invitational Qualifier.Our world famous hospitality always provides a warm welcome for members, visitors and societies, alike.Club HistoryLarne Town Golf Club was founded in May 1928 by local business men. They purchased fifty acres of land at the top of The Roddens in Larne and here a nine hole course was designed and constructed by golf course architect Major CA MacKenzie. Amazingly the course was open for play the same year and competition began for two splendid trophies presented by Sir William Brown and Mr David Baine, trophies that are still played for today.The Golf Club grew quickly in stature and membership and in 1930 a clubhouse was built and opened. This growth continued for several years. One of the social high points of the age came in 1950 when the then Governor of Northern Ireland, the Earl of Granville and Lady Granville (sister of the late Queen Mother) visited the club.RelocationHowever, changes were afoot and in 1954, due to the industrial development of Larne, the Golf Club was forced to relocate to a more suitable site. The East Antrim Hospital Authority agreed to lease the club the land next to Cairndhu Hospital. The new land was originally owned by Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon. Mr John SF Morrison, part of the Colt, Allison and Morrison firm of course architects, was commissioned to design the new course and work commenced in 1956. The old clubhouse closed on 12th October 1957.The new course was declared a great success and was opened in May 1958.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
John SF Morrison
Opened
1928
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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 Cairndhu Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a touch and precision test with short par fours forcing tight tee to wedge control and back nine par fives adding reach decisions where small errors lead to bogeys.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705945 yards5436 metersCR 69.0Bogey 89.8Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 147 | 413 | 295 | 424 | 162 | 317 | 378 | 280 | 2777 | 404 | 202 | 436 | 139 | 476 | 417 | 292 | 521 | 281 | 3168 | 5945 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706142 yards5616 metersCR 69.8Bogey 91.0Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 160 | 419 | 306 | 431 | 173 | 326 | 381 | 284 | 2858 | 410 | 215 | 447 | 155 | 500 | 421 | 301 | 541 | 294 | 3284 | 6142 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725413 yards4950 metersCR 71.7Bogey 101.9Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 138 | 327 | 283 | 378 | 153 | 310 | 357 | 276 | 2506 | 407 | 197 | 396 | 127 | 435 | 325 | 286 | 460 | 274 | 2907 | 5413 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cairndhu 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cairndhu Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cairndhu 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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76% match
For Red tees
Set up par or better, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Accuracy22%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
54% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim17%
53% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Distance Control17%
47% match
For Green tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started59% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
79% match
For Green tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim16%
Precision15%
74% match
For Green tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
47% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started76% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
60% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
36% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
48% match
For White tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision43%
Scoring31%
Alignment10%
69% match
For White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
78% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
53% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
15% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cairndhu Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cairndhu Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cairndhu Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cairndhu Golf Club technically exacting. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cairndhu Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5778 yards. The back tees extend to 6142.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cairndhu Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.8 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 Cairndhu Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6142.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cairndhu 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 Cairndhu Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6142.0 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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