40% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carlow Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
31
31 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
154
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
Oakpark Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oakpark, 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 27%Scoring 24%Precision 22%Aim 13%Dispersion 12%
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.
15.8
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oakpark
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 Range30 min
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![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.
![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: 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oakpark.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cgconline@carlowgolfclub.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
Dublin Road
Course Description
Carlow Golf Club is a historic inland golf facility in Ireland, offering the championship 18-hole Deerpark Course and the newer nine-hole Oakpark Course. Founded in 1899, the club is renowned for its parkland setting and reliable year-round play, hosting local and regional events such as the South Leinster Trophy. Visitors and societies are welcome, with member and visitor bookings available through the club’s online systems. The club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere, traditional Links-like play in a lush southeast Ireland countryside setting near Carlow town.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Cecil Baracroft
Opened
1899
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(252 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 Oakpark, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par threes and varied par fours that pressure iron choices, with par fives adding reach decisions but bogey traps on misses. Small approach errors lead to repeated short game tests around greens.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705748 yards5256 metersCR 68.8Bogey 91.0Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 347 | 132 | 362 | 305 | 337 | 397 | 167 | 362 | 2874 | 465 | 347 | 132 | 362 | 305 | 337 | 397 | 167 | 362 | 2874 | 5748 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706356 yards5812 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.8Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 401 | 173 | 389 | 325 | 373 | 431 | 176 | 414 | 3198 | 498 | 428 | 154 | 411 | 342 | 352 | 412 | 199 | 362 | 3158 | 6356 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705748 yards5256 metersCR 74.0Bogey 103.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.6 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 347 | 132 | 362 | 305 | 337 | 397 | 167 | 362 | 2874 | 465 | 347 | 132 | 362 | 305 | 337 | 397 | 167 | 362 | 2874 | 5748 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oakpark
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 31 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Alignment20%
Dispersion17%
79% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Dispersion18%
53% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics22%
Aim14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Oakpark
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oakpark. 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Dispersion19%
65% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
67% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
59% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
82% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
40% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Precision40%
Distance Control14%
Scoring13%
45% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision22%
Trajectory10%
78% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For White/Blue tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
34% match
For White/Blue tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
55% match
For White/Blue tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
48% match
For White/Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment21%
43% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Green Reading13%
52% match
For White/Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring20%
Dispersion19%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Dispersion12%
77% match
For White/Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Oakpark
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oakpark
Get answers to common questions about playing Oakpark and what to expect.
How difficult is Oakpark for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Oakpark technically exacting. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oakpark?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6052 yards. The back tees extend to 6356.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oakpark?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Oakpark and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6356.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Oakpark 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 Oakpark strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6356.0 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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