40% match
For Red tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy28%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castlemartyr Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
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
Castlemartyr Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Castlemartyr 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 26%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 16%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Castlemartyr Golf Club
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Castlemartyr Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@castlegc.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
Castlemartyr, Co. Cork, P25 X300, Ireland
Course Description
Castle Golf Club is a historic Irish golf club established in 1913, designed on the grounds of Rathfarnham Castle and located in Dublin, Ireland. The parkland course, created by renowned designer Harry Colt, offers a picturesque and challenging test of golf with views of the Dublin mountains. The club serves a range of golfers from casual visitors to members, and provides information on courses, membership, etiquette, and governance through its site.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry S. Colt
Opened
1913
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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 Castlemartyr Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron accuracy on diverse approach lengths with bogey pressure mounting on stretched par fives and long par fours where errors compound quickly.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726728 yards6152 metersCR 73.3Bogey 97.6Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 419 | 180 | 510 | 207 | 294 | 360 | 516 | 303 | 3112 | 433 | 564 | 184 | 359 | 235 | 561 | 402 | 405 | 473 | 3616 | 6728 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726137 yards5612 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 389 | 135 | 473 | 181 | 269 | 334 | 491 | 279 | 2837 | 401 | 521 | 155 | 306 | 205 | 536 | 375 | 380 | 421 | 3300 | 6137 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735491 yards5021 metersCR 72.9Bogey 104.0Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 254 | 356 | 90 | 433 | 143 | 243 | 306 | 458 | 243 | 2526 | 366 | 481 | 120 | 264 | 170 | 502 | 338 | 330 | 394 | 2965 | 5491 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Castlemartyr 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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring29%
Accuracy14%
53% match
For Red tees
Set up par or better, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring31%
Dispersion17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Castlemartyr Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Castlemartyr 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment19%
Precision11%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min30 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Scoring19%
Aim12%
60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
16% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control12%
69% 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
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
62% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Precision26%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
48% match
For White tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
53% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
69% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started40% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Castlemartyr Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Castlemartyr Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Castlemartyr Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Castlemartyr Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Castlemartyr Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6110 yards. The back tees extend to 6728.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Castlemartyr Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Castlemartyr Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6728.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Castlemartyr Golf Club and how should I play it?
Castlemartyr 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 Castlemartyr Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6728.0 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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