28% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for East Clare Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
East Clare Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East Clare 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 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 11%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for East Clare Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about East Clare Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
eastclaregolfcluboffice@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
E Clare Golf Holiday Village, Coolreagh Beg, Bodyke, Co. Clare, Ireland
Course Description
East Clare Golf Club is a championship parkland golf course located in the rolling East Clare countryside near Bodyke, Ireland, with panoramic views and water features that highlight the course. Designed by Dr. Arthur Spring, the course is noted for its large multi-tiered greens and has hosted notable events such as the 1998 West of Ireland Seniors Championship. The club emphasizes visitor access, membership benefits, and links to Golf Ireland, offering visitors information on greens fees and booking as part of its operations near Lough Derg.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arthur Spring
Opened
1997
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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 East Clare 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 par four tests that pressure iron accuracy for pars, while par fives force layup choices with double bogey traps for poor execution.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716571 yards6009 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 178 | 385 | 192 | 536 | 512 | 439 | 151 | 449 | 3206 | 377 | 386 | 519 | 226 | 363 | 413 | 476 | 192 | 413 | 3365 | 6571 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716360 yards5816 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.9Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 173 | 360 | 184 | 517 | 502 | 425 | 144 | 444 | 3109 | 366 | 372 | 509 | 215 | 350 | 400 | 454 | 179 | 406 | 3251 | 6360 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715926 yards5419 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 133 | 328 | 165 | 486 | 477 | 397 | 135 | 427 | 2903 | 340 | 340 | 481 | 182 | 342 | 369 | 437 | 154 | 378 | 3023 | 5926 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725327 yards4871 metersCR 71.7Bogey 99.9Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 101 | 319 | 114 | 425 | 393 | 359 | 104 | 432 | 2597 | 291 | 331 | 442 | 136 | 308 | 348 | 393 | 131 | 350 | 2730 | 5327 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for East Clare 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 profile28% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
11 Week Flagship Program for East Clare Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East Clare 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Scoring23%
Precision23%
65% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
77% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
39% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
21% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
54% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Scoring23%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Aim18%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
46% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision34%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
78% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
69% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at East Clare Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about East Clare Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing East Clare Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is East Clare Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find East Clare Golf Club technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at East Clare Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5949 yards. The back tees extend to 6571.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at East Clare Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 East Clare Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6571.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is East Clare Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 East Clare Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6571.0 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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