Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club

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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Precision 23%Distance Control 22%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%

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.

19.1
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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

✉️

Email

info@shannongolfclub.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

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

Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Carrick-On-Shannon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on mid iron accuracy across many par fours with bogey risks spiking on front side longer holes where poor position leads to tough up and downs.Block 6 raw:Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYChip, PitchYYYYPrecision, ScoringYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Long irons (4,3,2)YYYYTrajectory, Accuracy
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 706308 yards5768 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.3Slope 126

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 121

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Par444534534363443544343470
Handicap
Yardage349441421527163336551202429341921233439720747035339417334928896308

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 profile
55% match
For Red tees

Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%

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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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–96 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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54% match
For Red tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Red tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Blue tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
65% match
For White tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%

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73% match
For Green tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
56% match
For Green tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
Accuracy24%

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67% match
For Green tees

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim15%
Precision14%
67% match
For Green tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
61% match
For Green tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Green tees

Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Precision22%
27% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion13%

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58% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim37%
Alignment15%
Accuracy12%
56% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red (1-5, 15-18) tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
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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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