73% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Clonakilty Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Clonakilty Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Clonakilty 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Clonakilty Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Clonakilty Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
clonakiltygolfclub@gmail.com
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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
Unnamed Road, Carrig, Co. Cork, Ireland
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Christy O'Connor Sr.
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(74 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 Clonakilty 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 placement on short par threes and fours, where misses demand short game saves to match bogey rating expectations.Block 6 raw:Short (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, AccuracyYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Precision
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 695413 yards4950 metersCR 66.6Bogey 88.9Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 164 | 367 | 155 | 275 | 155 | 426 | 155 | 515 | 2717 | 325 | 312 | 287 | 355 | 106 | 505 | 164 | 367 | 275 | 2696 | 5413 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695180 yards4737 metersCR 65.4Bogey 87.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.7 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 154 | 355 | 145 | 265 | 145 | 401 | 148 | 497 | 2595 | 305 | 303 | 280 | 337 | 101 | 485 | 154 | 355 | 265 | 2585 | 5180 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 674135 yards3781 metersCR 64.2Bogey 89.2Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 43.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 144 | 304 | 100 | 275 | 94 | 298 | 126 | 400 | 2016 | 245 | 266 | 238 | 284 | 88 | 275 | 144 | 304 | 275 | 2119 | 4135 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Clonakilty 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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
47% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
37% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Clonakilty Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Clonakilty 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
76% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Precision30%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
54% match
For Red tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim29%
Scoring23%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Precision16%
61% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion10%
29% match
For Blue tees
Sink long putts, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min12 HCP6 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring17%
Precision10%
60% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
30% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
59% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min6 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision24%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
56% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
52% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control12%
70% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
39% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment25%
Precision17%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Alignment27%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
Aim25%
67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Scoring17%
55% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
58% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment22%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Clonakilty Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Clonakilty Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Clonakilty Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Clonakilty Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 66.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Clonakilty Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4774 yards. The back tees extend to 5413.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Clonakilty Golf Club?
With a course rating of 66.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Clonakilty Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5413.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Clonakilty Golf Club and how should I play it?
Clonakilty 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 Clonakilty Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5413.0 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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