67% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cliftonville Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Cliftonville Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cliftonville 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 26%Scoring 25%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cliftonville Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cliftonville Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
44 Westland Rd, Belfast BT14 6NH, UK
Course Description
Cliftonville Golf Club is a historic Belfast-based golf club hosting a 9-hole course that challenges players with mature greens and river crossing holes. Founded in 1911, it sits under Cavehill’s backdrop and offers visitor tee times, memberships, and event facilities. Located at 44 Westland Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, the club emphasizes traditional club facilities, golf shop offers, and social events for members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Links
Opened
1911
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⭐4.4(239 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 Cliftonville Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests where drive quality creates short approach rewards, but longer par fours and fives force careful distance choices to avoid bogey traps.This course delivers steady par four tests where drive quality creates short approach rewards, but longer par fours and fives force careful distance choices to avoid bogey traps.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706306 yards5766 metersCR 71.2Bogey 93.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 191 | 453 | 359 | 164 | 371 | 386 | 362 | 498 | 369 | 3153 | 191 | 453 | 359 | 164 | 371 | 386 | 362 | 498 | 369 | 3153 | 6306 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706062 yards5543 metersCR 69.9Bogey 91.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.9 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 191 | 453 | 359 | 164 | 371 | 386 | 362 | 498 | 369 | 3153 | 186 | 402 | 330 | 114 | 360 | 370 | 345 | 462 | 340 | 2909 | 6062 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745818 yards5320 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 186 | 402 | 330 | 114 | 360 | 370 | 345 | 462 | 340 | 2909 | 186 | 402 | 330 | 114 | 360 | 370 | 345 | 462 | 340 | 2909 | 5818 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cliftonville 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Cliftonville Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cliftonville Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
42% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Scoring19%
Mechanics17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
27% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
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%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Accuracy12%
62% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Aim16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
68% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
53% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
68% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Visualization27%
Dispersion17%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control28%
Aim10%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim29%
Scoring15%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment25%
Precision19%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
40% match
For White/Blue tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Distance Control23%
34% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory15%
79% match
For White/Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
41% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cliftonville Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cliftonville Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cliftonville Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Cliftonville Golf Club technically exacting. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cliftonville Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6062 yards. The back tees extend to 6306.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cliftonville Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cliftonville Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6306.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Cliftonville Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Cliftonville Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6306.0 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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