48% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castleknock Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Castleknock Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Castleknock 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Castleknock Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Short Game26 min
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Castleknock Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@castleknockgolfclub.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
Porterstown Rd, Diswellstown, Dublin 15, Ireland
Course Description
Castleknock Golf Club is a parkland golf course located in the leafy suburbs of Dublin, Ireland. The club maintains a high standard of course conditioning and operates year-round, without fairway mats or temporary greens. It offers tee time booking, visitor information, clubhouse facilities, and a membership option, serving both local members and visiting golfers. The venue includes dining at the Vue, a pro shop, locker rooms, and event spaces for societies and group events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jonathan Gaunt/Steve Marnoch
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(1522 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 Castleknock Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant par four decisions where misses lead to bogey pressure while par fives tempt birdies but risk doubles on long seconds. High slope front nine amps up iron accuracy demands amid steady recovery tests.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726693 yards6120 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.0Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 586 | 218 | 455 | 306 | 487 | 206 | 589 | 173 | 3336 | 519 | 155 | 381 | 332 | 462 | 342 | 503 | 466 | 197 | 3357 | 6693 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725956 yards5446 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.3Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.9 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 546 | 170 | 412 | 284 | 456 | 166 | 534 | 133 | 2988 | 478 | 132 | 344 | 308 | 409 | 294 | 451 | 414 | 138 | 2968 | 5956 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726364 yards5819 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.0Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 570 | 196 | 434 | 297 | 477 | 196 | 563 | 152 | 3182 | 486 | 147 | 354 | 323 | 452 | 319 | 478 | 440 | 183 | 3182 | 6364 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725438 yards4973 metersCR 72.3Bogey 103.0Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 521 | 151 | 381 | 272 | 400 | 96 | 489 | 121 | 2707 | 457 | 111 | 317 | 275 | 390 | 276 | 426 | 362 | 117 | 2731 | 5438 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Castleknock 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring26%
Alignment11%
51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Castleknock Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Castleknock Golf Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
43% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring19%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Aim21%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision29%
Trajectory15%
47% match
For Green tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Precision15%
63% match
For Green tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision21%
Aim19%
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Get Started63% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
35% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Aim18%
64% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Visualization16%
52% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
75% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
62% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Precision25%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
63% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
39% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
58% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Precision11%
51% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
35% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
76% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim24%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy12%
Scoring12%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Castleknock Golf Club
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 Castleknock Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Castleknock Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Castleknock Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Castleknock Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 135.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Castleknock Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6066 yards. The back tees extend to 6693.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Castleknock Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Castleknock Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6693.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Castleknock Golf Club and how should I play it?
Castleknock Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Castleknock Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6693.0 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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