63% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kilkee Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Kilkee Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kilkee 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 29%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Precision 12%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kilkee Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kilkee Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kilkeegolfclub@eircom.net
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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
E End, Dough, Kilkee, Co. Clare, Ireland
Course Description
Kilkee Golf Club is an 18-hole coastal golf course located on the Wild Atlantic Way in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland. The course occupies cliff-top terrain with Atlantic Ocean views, offering a challenging layout that blends historical roots with modern play. Visitors and members can expect a warm welcome in a seaside town renowned for hotels, restaurants, and vibrant local culture. The club is positioned among popular west-of-Ireland golfing destinations, with proximity to other renowned links courses and a strong Irish golfing heritage.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1896
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⭐4.5(152 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 Kilkee Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise approaches on short par fours and threes with big bogey risks on par fives if tee shots stray forcing tough recoveries.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706031 yards5515 metersCR 68.9Bogey 90.1Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 484 | 319 | 145 | 440 | 409 | 167 | 342 | 164 | 2843 | 305 | 171 | 511 | 400 | 468 | 423 | 137 | 398 | 375 | 3188 | 6031 |
W
White (1,9-16) Tee
Gender: MalePar 352952 yards2699 metersCR 34.0Bogey 44.2Slope 110
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.2 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 164 | 305 | 171 | 511 | 400 | 468 | 423 | 137 | 2952 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705624 yards5143 metersCR 67.2Bogey 87.3Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.6 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.7 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 440 | 278 | 135 | 409 | 390 | 145 | 335 | 153 | 2640 | 294 | 163 | 453 | 353 | 456 | 405 | 130 | 364 | 366 | 2984 | 5624 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715002 yards4574 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.5Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.5 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 434 | 235 | 111 | 373 | 334 | 122 | 291 | 142 | 2366 | 229 | 139 | 443 | 339 | 387 | 357 | 130 | 308 | 304 | 2636 | 5002 |
R
Red (1,9-16) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352490 yards2277 metersCR 34.7Bogey 47.7Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 142 | 229 | 139 | 443 | 339 | 387 | 357 | 130 | 2490 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kilkee 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
66% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
15 Week Flagship Program for Kilkee Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kilkee Golf Club. 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.
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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67% match
For White tees
Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
64% 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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For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control10%
53% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Aim23%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
81% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring12%
Accuracy11%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim17%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
57% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started80% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Dispersion18%
44% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment37%
Scoring25%
45% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring23%
Precision23%
56% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
60% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy20%
Visualization19%
59% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
57% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
30% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
53% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started69% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
64% match
For White (1,9-16) 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 (1,9-16) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
56% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
70% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
69% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For White (1,9-16) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision23%
Aim17%
45% match
For Red (1,9-16) tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Red (1,9-16) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
78% match
For Red (1,9-16) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
42% match
For Red (1,9-16) tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kilkee Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kilkee Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kilkee Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Kilkee Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kilkee Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4260 yards. The back tees extend to 6031.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kilkee Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.9 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kilkee Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6031.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Kilkee Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Kilkee Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 6031.0 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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