67% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gold Coast Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Gold Coast Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gold Coast 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 27%Distance Control 26%Aim 16%Precision 14%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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gold Coast 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gold Coast Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@goldcoastgolfclub.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
Gold Coast Rd, Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Course Description
Gold Coast Golf Club in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland, is a championship parkland golf course offering unrivaled views of Dungarvan Bay and the Irish Sea. The mature 18-hole course features tree-lined fairways, a mix of old and newer holes, and a par 72 layout stretching about 6,204 metres. Located at Ballinacourty with coastal scenery from start to finish, it provides a challenging but scenic experience for golfers of varying abilities. The club maintains traditional facilities and hosts events, with contact details and membership options available on-site and online.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Maurice Fives
Opened
1939
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(161 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 Gold Coast 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 par four heavy test where iron reliability faces constant calls and long par fives mix birdie reward with position risk especially as back nine ratings toughen the grind.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726785 yards6204 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.6Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.6 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 371 | 530 | 182 | 421 | 487 | 165 | 183 | 376 | 3064 | 439 | 366 | 388 | 362 | 212 | 397 | 525 | 475 | 557 | 3721 | 6785 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726560 yards5998 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 359 | 519 | 173 | 408 | 475 | 159 | 171 | 364 | 2971 | 430 | 341 | 377 | 336 | 197 | 378 | 515 | 466 | 549 | 3589 | 6560 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726143 yards5617 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.1Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 338 | 507 | 153 | 386 | 457 | 153 | 156 | 346 | 2832 | 370 | 331 | 337 | 324 | 178 | 365 | 474 | 391 | 541 | 3311 | 6143 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735498 yards5027 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.0 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 299 | 440 | 148 | 309 | 396 | 127 | 127 | 324 | 2482 | 366 | 306 | 328 | 309 | 161 | 300 | 408 | 386 | 452 | 3016 | 5498 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gold Coast 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
39% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Gold Coast Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gold Coast Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft 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 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
51% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
66% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim14%
Alignment12%
64% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision29%
Scoring8%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
73% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Scoring13%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
55% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy32%
Visualization16%
82% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy14%
Aim11%
25% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim25%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim17%
Scoring10%
28% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory31%
Mechanics23%
41% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment22%
Aim17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Precision22%
Aim15%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
Precision16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gold Coast Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gold Coast Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Gold Coast Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gold Coast Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6142 yards. The back tees extend to 6785.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gold Coast Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gold Coast Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6785.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Gold Coast Golf Club and how should I play it?
Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6785.0 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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