70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Craddockstown Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Craddockstown Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Craddockstown 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 27%Aim 21%Precision 20%Scoring 18%Alignment 12%
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
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
35
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Craddockstown Golf Club
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
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Craddockstown Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@craddockstown.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
C, Blessington Rd, Tipper South, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Course Description
Craddockstown Golf Club is an 18 hole Championship parkland course situated in Naas, Co Kildare. Easily accessible from all directions it has been described as a hidden gem and one of the country's best maintained courses. Tree lined fairways, testing water features, slick fescue style greens and an abundance of wildlife are some of the pleasures that await you here. It has all the ingredients to tease and tempt golfers of all levels.Visitors and Societies can join our members for friendly post round banter and excellent hospitality in our well appointed clubhouse with full bar and restaurant. A fully stocked Pro Shop and the availability of coaching with our resident PGA Professional provides a one stop shop for all your golfing needs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Jones
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(341 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 Craddockstown Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady pressure on iron shots from everyday distances on par fours, raising bogey risk if misses occur, while par fives add choices between safe lays and bold reaches that test control.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726712 yards6137 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 148 | 348 | 446 | 397 | 194 | 419 | 519 | 429 | 3419 | 373 | 194 | 347 | 355 | 511 | 205 | 358 | 393 | 557 | 3293 | 6712 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726043 yards5526 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.6Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 125 | 329 | 399 | 344 | 165 | 406 | 484 | 382 | 3104 | 317 | 151 | 325 | 315 | 477 | 161 | 322 | 365 | 506 | 2939 | 6043 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735451 yards4984 metersCR 72.7Bogey 103.4Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 90 | 318 | 385 | 292 | 109 | 362 | 442 | 374 | 2803 | 278 | 124 | 255 | 301 | 439 | 121 | 299 | 332 | 499 | 2648 | 5451 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Craddockstown 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Red tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
54% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Scoring18%
Trajectory16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Craddockstown Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Craddockstown 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Red tees
Set up par or better, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion21%
Precision19%
81% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment12%
Precision12%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
23% match
For Yellow tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision23%
Alignment21%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into par saves, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Accuracy13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring25%
Precision22%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment23%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim32%
Precision13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
42% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
86% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
42% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
Visualization9%
68% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Trajectory24%
Aim15%
45% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics23%
Precision21%
54% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started20% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
28% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
2026
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Ireland
Open Mixed 18 Hole Singles Stableford
3/4/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.209, -6.640
Open for registration
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Open Mixed 9 Hole Singles Stableford
3/4/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.209, -6.640
Open for registration
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Open Mixed 9 Hole Singles Stableford
3/11/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.209, -6.640
Open for registration
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Open Mixed 18 Hole Singles Stableford
3/11/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.209, -6.640
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St Patricks Weekend Festival of Golf Singles Stableford
3/15/2026
Singles Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.209, -6.640
Open for registration
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St Patricks Weekend Open 4 Person Champagne Scramble
3/16/2026
Team Event (4 members) Stableford
Golfing Union of Ireland
Ireland
all
53.209, -6.640
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Craddockstown Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Craddockstown Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Craddockstown Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Craddockstown Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Craddockstown Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6082 yards. The back tees extend to 6712.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Craddockstown Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Craddockstown Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6712.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Craddockstown Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Craddockstown Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6712.0 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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