Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Fortwilliam Golf Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Fortwilliam Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
office@fortwilliamgc.co.uk
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8a Downview Ave, Belfast BT15 4EZ, UK
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
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1891
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Fortwilliam Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileVisualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Fortwilliam Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6030.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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