Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castletroy Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Castletroy Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Castletroy 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Castletroy Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Castletroy Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Golf Links Rd, Kilbane, Co. Limerick, V94 TW8H, Ireland
Course Description
Castletroy Golf Club is a historic golf club in Limerick, Ireland, home to an 18-hole championship parkland golf course. The club offers year-round golf with well-developed tee and green complexes, and hosts visiting societies alongside individual golfers. It features traditional hospitality and a range of club facilities, including a golf pro team and dining options, with a focus on welcoming members and visitors alike. Located in Castletroy, the course is known for its tree-lined fairways and strong community presence in Limerick city.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Connaughton
Opened
1937
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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 Castletroy Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 358 | 365 | 419 | 161 | 555 | 534 | 395 | 360 | 3517 | 416 | 198 | 378 | 324 | 202 | 378 | 509 | 418 | 431 | 3254 | 6771 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 344 | 351 | 406 | 141 | 544 | 506 | 384 | 350 | 3383 | 407 | 182 | 363 | 314 | 188 | 365 | 498 | 402 | 420 | 3139 | 6522 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 326 | 344 | 395 | 120 | 475 | 422 | 377 | 337 | 3136 | 388 | 130 | 313 | 285 | 174 | 331 | 408 | 388 | 409 | 2826 | 5962 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 325 | 338 | 390 | 121 | 471 | 417 | 372 | 337 | 3108 | 382 | 130 | 307 | 276 | 171 | 327 | 405 | 385 | 404 | 2787 | 5895 |
Red (1-8,13) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.6 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 38 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 325 | 338 | 390 | 121 | 471 | 417 | 372 | 276 | 3047 |
Red (1,2,5-11) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.5 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 325 | 121 | 471 | 417 | 372 | 337 | 382 | 130 | 2892 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Castletroy 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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% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Castletroy Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Castletroy 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Castletroy Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Open Mixed Singles
4/15/2026
Open Mixed Singles
4/22/2026
Open Mixed Singles
4/29/2026
Open Mixed Singles
5/6/2026
Open Mixed Singles
5/13/2026
Open Mixed Singles
5/20/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Castletroy Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Castletroy Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Castletroy Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Castletroy Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Castletroy Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4832 yards. The back tees extend to 6771.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Castletroy Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Castletroy Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6771.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Castletroy Golf Club and how should I play it?
Castletroy 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 Castletroy Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6771.0 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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