Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Concra Wood - Castleblaney 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 Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Scattered 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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@concrawood.ie
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Facilities
Location
Dundalk Road, Concra, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
Course Description
Concra Wood Golf Club is a historic 18-hole golf course located in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland. The club markets a range of membership options and hosts open competitions, with facilities including a clubhouse, The View Restaurant Bar, and a pro shop. Visitors can book tee times online and access information on memberships, events, and local attractions around Lough Muckno. Since its rebirth in 1985 and expansion in 2008, Concra Wood has established itself as a premier golfing destination in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Christy O'Connor Sr. and Jr.
Opened
2008
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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 Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.9 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 547 | 437 | 385 | 594 | 448 | 194 | 416 | 405 | 195 | 3621 | 474 | 401 | 205 | 544 | 176 | 514 | 467 | 448 | 408 | 3637 | 7258 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 416 | 371 | 574 | 437 | 178 | 372 | 382 | 190 | 3450 | 445 | 383 | 186 | 528 | 173 | 481 | 440 | 401 | 401 | 3438 | 6888 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 385 | 355 | 556 | 420 | 167 | 363 | 339 | 184 | 3284 | 441 | 377 | 179 | 518 | 164 | 459 | 420 | 397 | 374 | 3329 | 6613 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 328 | 330 | 491 | 371 | 144 | 339 | 317 | 140 | 2916 | 407 | 358 | 163 | 469 | 120 | 375 | 367 | 371 | 308 | 2938 | 5854 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Concra Wood - Castleblaney 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
16 Week Flagship Program for Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Open singles Competition
3/16/2026
St.Patricks Day Open Singles
3/17/2026
Good Friday Open Singles Competition
4/3/2026
Easter Monday Open Singles
4/6/2026
May Bank Holiday Open Singles
5/4/2026
Open Singles Competition
5/6/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6556 yards. The back tees extend to 7258.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.9 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 Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7258.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Concra Wood - Castleblaney 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 Concra Wood - Castleblaney Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7258.0 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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