70% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for East Cork Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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 Cork Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East Cork 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 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for East Cork Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about East Cork Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Gortacrue, Midleton, Co. Cork, Ireland
Course Description
East Cork Golf Club is a historic parkland golf club in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Founded in 1968, the course was originally a nine-hole layout designed by Eddie Hackett and later extended to 18 holes with clubhouse enhancements, renowned for its legendary hospitality. The club hosts visitor bookings, pro shop services, and green fee rates, while maintaining club-focused events and competition results. It emphasizes accessibility and local heritage, with strong ties to the Midleton area and surrounding rivers that shape its landscape.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1968
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⭐4.5(115 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 East Cork Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a shot maker's layout where short par fours demand straight tee balls for pars but invite bogeys on misses, while par fives pressure position play to chase birdies without big numbers.Short (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYAccuracy, TrajectoryYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 695649 yards5165 metersCR 67.9Bogey 90.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 177 | 362 | 360 | 290 | 175 | 321 | 136 | 332 | 547 | 2700 | 282 | 397 | 414 | 377 | 157 | 480 | 126 | 525 | 191 | 2949 | 5649 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695421 yards4957 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.9Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.0 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 165 | 341 | 352 | 286 | 162 | 313 | 130 | 319 | 532 | 2600 | 271 | 363 | 390 | 360 | 153 | 467 | 121 | 513 | 183 | 2821 | 5421 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705079 yards4644 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.8Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 153 | 293 | 350 | 284 | 155 | 311 | 128 | 317 | 476 | 2467 | 269 | 388 | 293 | 320 | 151 | 465 | 119 | 426 | 181 | 2612 | 5079 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for East Cork 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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment32%
Scoring30%
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Get Started48% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
37% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
11 Week Flagship Program for East Cork Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East Cork 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
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
35% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision28%
Trajectory21%
73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
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%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring17%
Aim17%
51% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim32%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
58% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Dispersion12%
55% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
28% match
For Yellow tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Aim15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Precision15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started54% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
86% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Aim21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
48% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started18% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Prepare for Tournaments at East Cork 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 Cork Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing East Cork Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is East Cork Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, East Cork Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at East Cork Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5364 yards. The back tees extend to 5649.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at East Cork Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.9 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is East Cork Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5649.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is East Cork Golf Club and how should I play it?
East Cork 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 East Cork Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5649.0 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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