Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Gowran Park Golf Club.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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 Gowran Park 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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about Gowran Park Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@gowranpark.ie
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Gowran, Gowran Demesne, Kilkenny, Ireland
Gowran Park is a premier racecourse, golf course and events venue located in Kilkenny, Ireland. The site operates as a multi-use destination offering horse racing, a golf facility, and spaces for conferences, meetings and special events. It serves as a regional hub for leisure, sport and events in the southeast of Ireland, with on-site amenities such as clubhouse dining and event spaces.
horse racing • racecourse • golf course • events conferencing • racing venue • event spaces • conference facilities • kilkenny ireland • irish racing • golfing in kilkenny • clubhouse restaurant • wedding venue • corporate events • race meet promotions • tourism kilkenny • sport venue • leisure destination • irish sport venues • racing hospitality
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Howes
Opened
2001
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Gowran Park Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 383 | 419 | 441 | 175 | 365 | 389 | 489 | 161 | 3349 | 190 | 402 | 591 | 164 | 527 | 394 | 211 | 412 | 442 | 3333 | 6682 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 505 | 360 | 390 | 419 | 166 | 346 | 367 | 464 | 153 | 3170 | 179 | 387 | 559 | 156 | 500 | 369 | 200 | 389 | 416 | 3155 | 6325 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 307 | 331 | 367 | 121 | 305 | 308 | 386 | 142 | 2689 | 139 | 322 | 468 | 127 | 425 | 292 | 186 | 328 | 357 | 2644 | 5333 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Gowran Park 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 profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gowran Park 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 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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Full flagship program designed around Gowran Park Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 53 practice days and 51 unique drills.
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Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVisualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-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 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Gowran Park Golf Club and what to expect.
Players often find Gowran Park Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6008 yards. The back tees extend to 6682.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6682.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Gowran Park 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6682.0 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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