74% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elm Park Golf And Sports Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
150
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
Elm Park Golf And Sports Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elm Park Golf And Sports 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 26%Distance Control 25%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
20.2
Average HCP
12.4
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elm Park Golf And Sports Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elm Park Golf And Sports Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
generalmanager@elmpark.ie
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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
Nutley House, Nutley Ln, Dublin 4, Ireland
Course Description
Elm Park Golf & Sports Club is a multi-activity club located near Dublin, Ireland, offering an 18‑hole golf course, 13 tennis courts (including all-weather and grass surfaces), and 3 padel courts, set on 39 hectares of parkland. Founded in 1925, the club provides extensive facilities, a renovated clubhouse, and dining options, with active social clubs and societies such as bridge and snooker. It serves local residents and visitors seeking golf, tennis, and social activities in the Dublin 4 area, with a range of guest services, events, and memberships.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Patrick Merrigan
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(261 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 Elm Park Golf And Sports Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating par four decisions where straight drives unlock short approaches for pars, but back nine slope adds risk of bogeys on tougher stretches if shots stray.This course sets up repeating par four decisions where straight drives unlock short approaches for pars, but back nine slope adds risk of bogeys on tougher stretches if shots stray.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 695909 yards5403 metersCR 68.5Bogey 90.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 124 | 412 | 397 | 425 | 357 | 141 | 466 | 185 | 518 | 3025 | 445 | 359 | 159 | 339 | 363 | 305 | 342 | 207 | 365 | 2884 | 5909 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695743 yards5251 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 405 | 386 | 423 | 350 | 132 | 463 | 173 | 503 | 2947 | 440 | 353 | 144 | 332 | 350 | 299 | 337 | 190 | 351 | 2796 | 5743 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725452 yards4985 metersCR 73.0Bogey 104.7Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 112 | 360 | 395 | 421 | 330 | 128 | 459 | 154 | 445 | 2804 | 429 | 349 | 139 | 326 | 318 | 296 | 316 | 184 | 291 | 2648 | 5452 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elm Park Golf And Sports 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 29 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy15%
Precision13%
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Get Started44% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
16% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
13 Week Flagship Program for Elm Park Golf And Sports Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elm Park Golf And Sports Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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79% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Aim18%
66% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim24%
Scoring14%
50% match
For Blue tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
33% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
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%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Aim22%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
24% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
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Get Started33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Elm Park Golf And Sports 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 Elm Park Golf And Sports Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Elm Park Golf And Sports Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Elm Park Golf And Sports Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Elm Park Golf And Sports Club technically exacting. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elm Park Golf And Sports Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5680 yards. The back tees extend to 5909.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elm Park Golf And Sports Club?
With a course rating of 68.5 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 Elm Park Golf And Sports Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5909.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Elm Park Golf And Sports Club and how should I play it?
Elm Park Golf And Sports 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 Elm Park Golf And Sports Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5909.0 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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