44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carton House Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
The O'Meara Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The O'Meara, 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 29%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%Precision 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.
19.6
Average HCP
12.1
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The O'Meara
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The O'Meara.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@cartonhouse.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
Carton Demesne
Course Description
Mixing Cosmopolitan Chic with Contemporary Cool, Carton House Luxury Hotel in Kildare Ireland is a beautifully restored historic mansion that has been discreetly converted in to a modern luxury destination - the first of its kind in Ireland.Located just twenty minutes from Dublin, the Carton House Hotel in Kildare is one of the best located luxury hotels in Ireland. The 1,100-acre private parkland estate is an all-encompassing playground for leisure and corporate guests alike, featuring - two Championship Golf Courses, a leisure centre with pool, Spa, Training Pitches, Tennis Courts, Purpose Built Events Centre, state of the art conference facilities and Ireland's Premier Corporate Event Company Ireland Xtreme, on its front doorstep.While glass walkways, curving corridors, vibrant canvasses and fashionable upholstery have been sensitively incorporated in to the design and layout of the bright interior - the Carton House luxury Kildare hotel and spa in Ireland retains the most important jewels of its original character while its walls whisper the many stories of bygone times.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark O'Meara
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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 The O'Meara, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on iron distance control across medium par fours and demands layup decisions on stretched par fives, where back nine toughness raises bogey risks from small errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 737165 yards6552 metersCR 75.1Bogey 100.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.4 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 195 | 380 | 534 | 373 | 560 | 154 | 462 | 378 | 3566 | 427 | 431 | 396 | 390 | 185 | 557 | 180 | 561 | 472 | 3599 | 7165 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736828 yards6244 metersCR 73.4Bogey 97.3Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 191 | 366 | 516 | 366 | 536 | 149 | 431 | 354 | 3426 | 420 | 409 | 370 | 359 | 176 | 528 | 157 | 543 | 440 | 3402 | 6828 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745667 yards5182 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 144 | 296 | 442 | 304 | 447 | 94 | 357 | 306 | 2837 | 361 | 334 | 297 | 288 | 150 | 435 | 111 | 463 | 391 | 2830 | 5667 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The O'Meara
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 profile47% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment24%
Scoring17%
12 Week Flagship Program for The O'Meara
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The O'Meara. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
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 · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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78% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
32% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
32% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision28%
Aim15%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion19%
Aim19%
55% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision31%
Dispersion11%
47% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
39% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
56% match
For Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim29%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
73% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
Precision13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring14%
Aim10%
48% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
38% match
For White tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
64% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started14% match
For White tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
72% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy20%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim29%
Scoring27%
56% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The O'Meara
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 The O'Meara
Get answers to common questions about playing The O'Meara and what to expect.
How difficult is The O'Meara for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The O'Meara technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The O'Meara?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6416 yards. The back tees extend to 7165.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The O'Meara?
With a course rating of 75.1 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The O'Meara and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7165.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is The O'Meara 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 The O'Meara strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7165.0 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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