56% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dooks Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
221
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
Dooks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dooks 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 25%Scoring 25%Precision 18%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.
20.4
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dooks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dooks Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@dooks.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
Knockaunroe, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Course Description
Dooks Golf Club is a members-owned coastal golf club in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland, offering 18 holes of classic links golf with views of the Wild Atlantic Ocean and the Reeks mountain range. It is renowned as one of Ireland’s oldest golf links and a popular destination along the Wild Atlantic Way, featuring scenic seaside holes and a welcoming club atmosphere. The club supports visitors with tee times, open competitions, and a range of facilities including a bar and restaurant, with active member groups and junior programs.
golf links • irish golf • co kerry golf • wild atlantic way golf • 18-hole links • links golf ireland • golf club membership • visitors tee time • open competitions • caddy and equipment hire • flora and fauna • scorecard • golf tourism ireland • glenbeigh golf • reeks mountains
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Eddie Hackett/Martin Hawtree
Opened
1889
Google Reviews
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⭐4.8(361 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 Dooks 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 repeating par four demands for precise irons after drives plus par five layups that pressure position. Bogey risks build steadily from high ratings across both nines.YYYYYMid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYPitch, ChipYYYYYDistance Control, TrajectoryYYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716511 yards5954 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.0Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 136
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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 316 | 374 | 170 | 447 | 472 | 465 | 180 | 503 | 3316 | 561 | 172 | 361 | 167 | 402 | 344 | 374 | 390 | 424 | 3195 | 6511 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716272 yards5735 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 309 | 361 | 165 | 431 | 463 | 451 | 171 | 492 | 3215 | 526 | 167 | 346 | 154 | 390 | 315 | 353 | 389 | 417 | 3057 | 6272 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715864 yards5362 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 287 | 342 | 153 | 406 | 448 | 390 | 144 | 470 | 2981 | 513 | 153 | 324 | 144 | 359 | 297 | 334 | 355 | 404 | 2883 | 5864 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725359 yards4900 metersCR 72.4Bogey 102.8Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 274 | 312 | 149 | 382 | 402 | 358 | 127 | 408 | 2743 | 425 | 131 | 287 | 135 | 326 | 272 | 305 | 338 | 397 | 2616 | 5359 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dooks 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile80% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
53% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Dooks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dooks 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
46% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
52% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment27%
Aim23%
69% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Scoring13%
78% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
55% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
40% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Distance Control8%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For White tees
Open up and fly, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
62% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Precision19%
64% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment15%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
68% 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%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Precision14%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Dispersion12%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
43% match
For Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics15%
Aim13%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Dooks Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dooks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Dooks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Dooks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dooks Golf Club challenges consistency. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dooks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5935 yards. The back tees extend to 6511.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dooks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dooks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6511.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Dooks Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Dooks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6511.0 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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