Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hogs Head Golf Club

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

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Hogs Head Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hogs Head, 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 26%Scoring 25%Precision 21%Dispersion 15%Aim 11%

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.

Average HCP

12.7

Minimum HCP

38.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hogs Head

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hogs Head.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Ring of Kerry

Course Description

Hogs Head consists of Hogs Head Golf Club (HHGC) and the Lodge atHogs Head. The golf course is newly designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.(RTJ) and gets its name from its location on the Hogs Head peninsula(a marine bearing point marking the opening to Ballinskelligs Bay fromthe North Atlantic).The project was the inspiration of Mr. Tony Alvarez II and Mr. BryanMarsal, to provide a place built by friends for friends who share the love,camaraderie and fellowship of the game of golf.The Hogs Head Golf Club's founders directed RTJ to design a coursethat would possess certain key qualities including naturalness, variety,elements of classic design and strategy, combined with a fun walkableexperience, capped off with a warm and friendly 19th hole.In terms of naturalness, Hogs Head Golf Club has the tremendous advantageof vistas capturing mountains in the background, the Finglas River flowingthrough the course, the majestic cliff holes overlooking the Ballinskelligs Bayand the charm of the seaside village of Waterville. This rich visual tapestry hasbeen combined with a links feel offering a natural flow across the landscape.Hogs Head Golf course offers a variety of playing options and is divided into aRiverside Nine and a Seaside Nine, where both the river and sea play importantroles respectively in the defence of par. The course from the tips measures 7,140yards and is a par of 72 consisting of a core of five par 3's and five par 5's.Our VisionTo be recognised as one of the world's foremost golfing destinations,with luxury accommodation and service facilities that exceed our guestsexpectations at all times.

golf course • waterville ireland • ireland golf • finglas river • ballinskelligs bay • co kerry golf • links golf • waterville golf resort • lodge accommodation • cottages • lough currane restaurant • gails spa • private dining room wine cellar • mccarthy’s bar • golf club ireland • golf and spa • golf holidays ireland • norwegian golf? • 18-hole golf • luxury accommodation • golfing destination • seaside views • natural landscape • recreation

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Opened

2017

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hogs Head

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills

Visualization31%

Distance Control26%

Dispersion19%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Distance Control28%

Alignment23%

Precision18%

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Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Master touch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control38%

Accuracy15%

Alignment14%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion38%

Distance Control28%

Precision18%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Hogs Head

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hogs Head. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Alignment27%

Scoring27%

Aim24%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control33%

Visualization22%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills

Scoring38%

Aim15%

Accuracy11%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills

Distance Control20%

Scoring19%

Accuracy14%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision23%

Scoring15%

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

Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision35%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory14%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hogs Head

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 Hogs Head

Get answers to common questions about playing Hogs Head and what to expect.

How difficult is Hogs Head for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Hogs Head technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hogs Head?

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 Hogs Head?

With a course rating of 70 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 Hogs Head and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Hogs Head and how should I play it?

Hogs Head is designed as a Links 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 Hogs Head 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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