Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kilkeel Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Kilkeel Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kilkeel 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kilkeel Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
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 Kilkeel Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@kilkeelgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
Mourne Park, Kilkeel, Newry BT34 4LB, UK
Course Description
Discover a Golfing HavenThe Course is situated at the foot of the Mourne Mountains and can be found 3 miles from Kilkeel town centre on the main Newry Road. The beautiful and historic Carlingford Lough flows alongside and frequent glimpses can be obtained through the many mature trees which separate the fairways.Only 12 miles from Royal County Down, the Club has played host to the R&A and Senior European Tour having been used as a qualifying Course for the British Amateur and Senior British Open.The Par 72 Championship Course proves a real challenge to the discerning player and a relaxing round of golf for the casual enthusiast.A recently built Clubhouse boasts spacious Restaurant and Bar facilities overlooking the Course while adjacent buildings house fully-equipped Locker Rooms, modern conference/meeting facilities and a well-stocked Shopinfo@kilkeelgolfclub.comhttp://www.brsgolf.com/kilkeel/visitor_home.php
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1924
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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 Kilkeel Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 435 | 366 | 382 | 268 | 471 | 343 | 148 | 378 | 3260 | 378 | 158 | 327 | 354 | 391 | 114 | 393 | 407 | 472 | 2994 | 6254 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 46.9 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 450 | 382 | 394 | 288 | 487 | 356 | 163 | 388 | 3388 | 395 | 172 | 342 | 378 | 411 | 130 | 422 | 414 | 527 | 3191 | 6579 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.8 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 435 | 366 | 382 | 268 | 471 | 343 | 148 | 378 | 3260 | 378 | 158 | 327 | 354 | 391 | 114 | 393 | 407 | 472 | 2994 | 6254 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 412 | 322 | 352 | 260 | 424 | 330 | 135 | 368 | 3038 | 347 | 151 | 295 | 348 | 373 | 105 | 325 | 387 | 461 | 2792 | 5830 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kilkeel 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 profileAim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Kilkeel Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kilkeel Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Turn lies into pars, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Kilkeel Golf Club
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 Kilkeel Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kilkeel Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kilkeel Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Kilkeel Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kilkeel Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6204 yards. The back tees extend to 6579.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kilkeel Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Kilkeel Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6579.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Kilkeel Golf Club and how should I play it?
Kilkeel Golf Club 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 Kilkeel Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6579.0 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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