58% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castlerock Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
22
22 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
111
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Bann Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bann, 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 24%Scoring 24%Aim 23%Alignment 15%Precision 11%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bann
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bann.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@castlerockgc.co.uk
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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
65 Circular Road
Course Description
Castlerock Golf Club is a golf club located in Northern Ireland, offering championship links golf and various amenities such as a clubhouse, restaurant, and pro shop.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
34
Type
Links
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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 Bann, 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 precision on short par fours and tiny par threes, where small errors spark bogey chains despite low par total.YYYYYShort-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short-Long (3-20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYPitch, ChipYYYYYAccuracy, ScoringYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYTrajectory, Dispersion
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 684892 yards4473 metersCR 65.4Bogey 85.4Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.7 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.7 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 367 | 92 | 153 | 491 | 337 | 288 | 276 | 141 | 2446 | 301 | 367 | 92 | 153 | 491 | 337 | 288 | 276 | 141 | 2446 | 4892 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684466 yards4084 metersCR 67.8Bogey 96.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 357 | 76 | 143 | 396 | 306 | 276 | 266 | 124 | 2233 | 289 | 357 | 76 | 143 | 396 | 306 | 276 | 266 | 124 | 2233 | 4466 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bann
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 22 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Aim16%
86% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring27%
Trajectory16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bann
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bann. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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55% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Precision15%
Distance Control14%
11% match
For Red tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
84% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
47% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
47% match
For White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
75% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
53% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
44% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Dispersion19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bann
Get answers to common questions about playing Bann and what to expect.
How difficult is Bann for mid-handicap golfers?
Bann is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 108.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 65.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bann?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4679 yards. The back tees extend to 4892.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bann?
With a course rating of 65.4 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bann and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4892.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bann and how should I play it?
Bann is designed as a Links 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 Bann strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 108.0 and yardage reaching 4892.0 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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