33% match
For Blue tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hermitage Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Hermitage Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hermitage 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
Distance Control 28%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hermitage 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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range30 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hermitage Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
efarrell@hermitagegolf.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
Ballydowd, Lucan, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Course Description
Hermitage Golf Club is a members' golf club in Lucan, County Dublin, Ireland. The club operates a golf course with a focus on competitive events, member activities, and visitor access, including a pro shop and a dedicated diary and noticeboard for competitions and social events. It hosts various scratch cups and interclub activities, and provides information for green fees, corporate outings, and dress codes for visitors. The site emphasizes a warm, friendly atmosphere for members and guests while highlighting the club’s historical connection to golf in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
J. McKenna
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(260 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 Hermitage Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet testing iron after iron with back nine tension building through tougher overall demands and scarcer birdie looks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716632 yards6064 metersCR 72.4Bogey 96.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 435 | 380 | 172 | 373 | 326 | 220 | 430 | 507 | 3160 | 175 | 568 | 412 | 195 | 370 | 497 | 403 | 413 | 439 | 3472 | 6632 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716367 yards5822 metersCR 71.4Bogey 94.3Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 427 | 362 | 165 | 354 | 314 | 212 | 406 | 503 | 3034 | 165 | 552 | 403 | 187 | 356 | 470 | 395 | 393 | 412 | 3333 | 6367 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735767 yards5273 metersCR 74.9Bogey 106.1Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 414 | 305 | 148 | 336 | 307 | 165 | 392 | 482 | 2826 | 155 | 453 | 377 | 171 | 350 | 421 | 354 | 317 | 343 | 2941 | 5767 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hermitage 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hermitage Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hermitage 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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48% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring29%
Accuracy12%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
29% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Aim20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
Accuracy11%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
40% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
54% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Aim26%
Scoring22%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion11%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Aim14%
58% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Aim27%
37% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Precision15%
64% match
For White tees
Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
47% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision20%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
71% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
69% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy14%
Alignment12%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hermitage Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hermitage Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hermitage Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hermitage Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hermitage Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hermitage Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6200 yards. The back tees extend to 6632.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hermitage Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Hermitage Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6632.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Hermitage Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Hermitage Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6632.0 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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