Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carrick-On-Shannon 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club
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Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@shannongolfclub.ie
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Facilities
Location
Carrick-On-Shannon, Usna, Roscommon, Ireland
Course Description
Shannon Golf Club is a historic golf facility located at Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland. Established in 1966, its 6,763-yard inland course designed by John D Harris has attracted players from around the world. The club offers visitors and members access to a range of amenities including a driving range, pro shop, clubhouse facilities, golf lessons, and event spaces, along with nearby attractions like the Wild Atlantic Way. It is known for its friendly atmosphere and is positioned as a premier inland course in Munster and Ireland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John D. Harris
Opened
1966
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 441 | 421 | 527 | 163 | 336 | 551 | 202 | 429 | 3419 | 212 | 334 | 397 | 207 | 470 | 353 | 394 | 173 | 349 | 2889 | 6308 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.9 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 372 | 387 | 481 | 156 | 316 | 504 | 155 | 394 | 3093 | 171 | 307 | 320 | 160 | 377 | 331 | 293 | 177 | 316 | 2452 | 5545 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 417 | 404 | 527 | 163 | 336 | 525 | 174 | 424 | 3305 | 176 | 313 | 352 | 184 | 466 | 351 | 351 | 173 | 344 | 2710 | 6015 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 411 | 343 | 478 | 152 | 302 | 416 | 129 | 366 | 2919 | 104 | 284 | 302 | 133 | 463 | 329 | 289 | 177 | 316 | 2397 | 5316 |
Red (1-5, 15-18) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.6 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 411 | 343 | 478 | 152 | 329 | 289 | 177 | 316 | 2817 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carrick-On-Shannon 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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% match to course practice profilePick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFly out and stop close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCheck setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPerfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4562 yards. The back tees extend to 6308.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.9 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6308.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6308.0 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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