Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Kilkenny Golf Club.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kilkenny 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Everything you need to know about Kilkenny Golf Club.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Glendine Rd, Glendine, Kilkenny, Ireland
Kilkenny Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Glendine, Kilkenny, Ireland, featuring a championship standard par 71 course set on 120 acres of parkland. The club serves visitors and members alike, offering facilities such as a bar, catering, PGA professional, and pro shop, with golfing options including green fees, societies, and open competitions. It emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for individuals, families and companies, and is situated in Kilkenny City with convenient access to local amenities and attractions.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1896
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Kilkenny Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 329 | 390 | 349 | 299 | 151 | 387 | 385 | 488 | 3172 | 202 | 427 | 488 | 395 | 483 | 190 | 399 | 168 | 329 | 3081 | 6253 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 335 | 412 | 354 | 301 | 168 | 394 | 396 | 494 | 3270 | 212 | 431 | 516 | 425 | 497 | 198 | 405 | 180 | 341 | 3205 | 6475 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 303 | 336 | 332 | 270 | 125 | 367 | 327 | 445 | 2904 | 178 | 420 | 423 | 336 | 445 | 133 | 325 | 131 | 291 | 2682 | 5586 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Kilkenny Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kilkenny Golf Club. 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.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAlign stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Kilkenny Golf Club and what to expect.
Kilkenny Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6030 yards. The back tees extend to 6475.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.7 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.
At a full length of 6475.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6475.0 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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