65% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring19%
Accuracy11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fortwilliam Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Fortwilliam Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fortwilliam 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%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fortwilliam Golf 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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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 Fortwilliam Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@fortwilliamgc.co.uk
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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
8a Downview Ave, Belfast BT15 4EZ, UK
Course Description
Fortwilliam Golf Club is a historic 18-hole parkland golf course located at the foot of Cavehill with views over Belfast Lough, just minutes from Belfast city centre. Established in 1891, it offers a challenging Par 70 layout renowned for mature trees, elevation changes, and year-round greens. The club features a welcoming clubhouse, the Fortwilliam Bar & Grill, and a range of visitor and membership options including green fees, societies, and catering for events. While hosting local golfers and visitors, it also serves as a destination for golf breaks and Open-related visits in Northern Ireland.
18-hole golf course • parkland golf • belfast golf club • cavehill views • belfast lough • mature tree-lined fairways • elevation changes • green fees • golf societies • clubhouse • bar and grill • visitor booking • society golf packages • membership options • golf breaks • portrush the open 2025 • northern ireland golf • open championship access • family friendly golf • golf course • restaurant • bar • social club • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1891
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(462 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 Fortwilliam Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on precise approaches from short par fours and par threes, where misses lead to bogey tallies, while par fives tempt risks but reward careful layups.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705692 yards5205 metersCR 68.1Bogey 88.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.3 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 298 | 418 | 306 | 442 | 153 | 292 | 402 | 260 | 2983 | 188 | 362 | 120 | 358 | 491 | 315 | 331 | 140 | 404 | 2709 | 5692 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706030 yards5514 metersCR 69.7Bogey 90.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 329 | 437 | 330 | 474 | 186 | 311 | 421 | 272 | 3181 | 195 | 381 | 146 | 377 | 502 | 321 | 345 | 150 | 432 | 2849 | 6030 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735537 yards5063 metersCR 72.6Bogey 103.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 255 | 412 | 304 | 401 | 137 | 282 | 393 | 253 | 2840 | 183 | 356 | 130 | 369 | 445 | 309 | 340 | 142 | 423 | 2697 | 5537 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fortwilliam 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
80% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring31%
Precision16%
63% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Fortwilliam Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fortwilliam Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control13%
39% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Alignment21%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
56% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
43% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
27% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring13%
51% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
61% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
33% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
49% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
79% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy12%
67% 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%
52% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
44% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim31%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
83% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision20%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
43% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Green tees
Dial in touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Aim15%
51% match
For Green tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy23%
Visualization23%
41% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
68% match
For Green tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring31%
Trajectory14%
62% match
For Green tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started72% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
67% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortwilliam Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Fortwilliam Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Fortwilliam Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Fortwilliam Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fortwilliam Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5784 yards. The back tees extend to 6030.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fortwilliam Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Fortwilliam Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6030.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Fortwilliam 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 Fortwilliam Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6030.0 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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