28% 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%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gowran Park Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Gowran Park Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gowran Park Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Quadrants
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gowran Park Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@gowranpark.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
Gowran, Gowran Demesne, Kilkenny, Ireland
Course Description
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
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Howes
Opened
2001
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(184 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 Gowran Park Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant mid-iron tests on par fours that pressure steady contact, paired with long par fives forcing layup choices to dodge blowup holes amid high slope risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716682 yards6110 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.0Slope 130
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716325 yards5784 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.7Slope 127
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715333 yards4876 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.9Slope 125
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gowran Park 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 profile28% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy33%
Aim9%
14 Week Flagship Program for Gowran Park Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
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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56% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory23%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
40% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
41% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision27%
Trajectory21%
66% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
78% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim27%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment24%
Accuracy18%
49% match
For White tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
72% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
46% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gowran Park Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gowran Park Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Gowran Park Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Gowran Park Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gowran Park Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Gowran Park Golf Club?
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.
How long is Gowran Park Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6682.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Gowran Park Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Gowran Park Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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