67% match
For Red tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castlecomer Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Castlecomer Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Castlecomer 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
Scoring 28%Distance Control 21%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%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.
13.7
Average HCP
7.3
Minimum HCP
26.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Castlecomer Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Castlecomer Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@castlecomergolf.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
Drumgoole, Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Course Description
Castlecomer Golf Club is a premier golf facility located in Drumgoole, Castlecomer, County Kilkenny, Ireland. The historic course, designed by Pat Ruddy and completed in 2003, is nestled in a 200-year-old forest offering elevated scenery and a challenging layout for players of all levels. The club provides visitor and society green-fee options, membership programs, and events, with additional assets such as drone footage, club news, and historical insights. Located just 15 minutes from Kilkenny City, it emphasizes a scenic, natural golfing experience with stunning views and well-maintained greens.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pat Ruddy
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(168 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 Castlecomer Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features repeating mid-iron tests on par fours paired with reachable par fives that tempt birdies but risk bogeys from poor position play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726756 yards6178 metersCR 73.4Bogey 97.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 502 | 375 | 223 | 487 | 465 | 544 | 303 | 357 | 137 | 3393 | 401 | 478 | 541 | 325 | 416 | 151 | 430 | 143 | 478 | 3363 | 6756 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726241 yards5707 metersCR 70.9Bogey 93.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 364 | 189 | 402 | 414 | 507 | 128 | 360 | 425 | 3274 | 528 | 347 | 292 | 299 | 386 | 142 | 386 | 137 | 450 | 2967 | 6241 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726442 yards5891 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 491 | 375 | 198 | 411 | 422 | 513 | 137 | 369 | 433 | 3349 | 533 | 357 | 303 | 325 | 404 | 151 | 400 | 143 | 477 | 3093 | 6442 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745487 yards5017 metersCR 72.9Bogey 101.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.5 · Slope 120
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 303 | 164 | 336 | 414 | 449 | 268 | 336 | 100 | 2774 | 302 | 362 | 459 | 300 | 348 | 106 | 402 | 120 | 314 | 2713 | 5487 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Castlecomer 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Castlecomer Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Castlecomer Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Accuracy Advanced
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
74% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min27 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring18%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment14%
45% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy33%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
48% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
38% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
57% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Visualization10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
58% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring35%
Visualization14%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
57% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Visualization15%
38% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics22%
Aim14%
79% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Scoring12%
57% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion15%
Scoring14%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Accuracy11%
68% match
For Green tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Aim19%
68% match
For Green tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
57% match
For Green tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Castlecomer Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Castlecomer Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Castlecomer Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Castlecomer Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Castlecomer Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6122 yards. The back tees extend to 6756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Castlecomer Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Castlecomer Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6756.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Castlecomer 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 Castlecomer Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6756.0 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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