Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grange Golf Club

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Academy Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Academy, 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 33%Precision 19%Distance Control 17%Dispersion 15%Accuracy 13%

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.

16.1

Average HCP

8.5

Minimum HCP

30.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Academy

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Academy.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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administration@grangegolfclub.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

Whitechurch Road

Course Description

Situated in the foothills of the Dublin mountains, just 15 minutes from the city centre and with access to all major routes, Grange Golf Club, a James Braid course and home to Paul McGinley, Ryder Cup Captain. Visitors can look forward to playing a mature woodland course with beautiful views and without any sense of being close to the city or suburbs. Grange adjoins Marlay Park and is beside St. Enda's Park, which provide wonderful natural boundaries.We are proud of our reputation for a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, where visitors feel at home and enjoy the warmth and hospitality extend by our members and staff alike.Grange is a family-focused golf club. The best golfing traditions have been carefully preserved, yet we remain progressive and forward-looking.Our clubhouse enjoys magnificent views over the course which provides the ideal surroundings in which to relax and enjoy our first class hospitality service.Grange consists of 24 holes in total, which provide members with three different 18 hole layouts, the facility to play two simultaneous 12 hole competitions in winter months as well as an additional six holes on any given competition day to ensure all players can use the facilities.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

James Braid

Opened

1910

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Academy

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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Read Subtle Breaks

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Pinpoint accuracy, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control25%

Dispersion21%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring35%

Aim13%

Accuracy13%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Academy

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Academy. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring20%

Aim17%

Distance Control17%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control20%

Alignment11%

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Make Par Around the Green

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min11 HCP6 drills

Scoring31%

Dispersion16%

Precision16%

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Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges

Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills

Trajectory27%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Green hunter: hit every long iron to the putting surface

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Academy

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 Academy

Get answers to common questions about playing Academy and what to expect.

How difficult is Academy for mid-handicap golfers?

Academy presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 24.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Academy?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Academy?

With a course rating of 70 and par 24, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 24 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Academy and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Academy 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 Academy strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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