78% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Precision16%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Kirkistown Castle Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kirkistown Castle 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 26%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%Aim 15%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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 Kirkistown Castle Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
judy@kirkistowncastlegolfclub.com
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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
142 Main Rd, Cloughey, Newtownards BT22 1JA, UK
Course Description
Kirkistown Castle Golf Club is a unique Irish Links golf course and clubhouse situated on the eastern shores of County Down, Northern Ireland on the beautiful Ards Peninsula. The club has been an enduring central landmark within the townland of Kirkistown and the small village of Cloughey since 1902.
golf • links golf • golf course • golf club • northern ireland • coastal golf • clubhouse • membership • ards peninsula • cloughey
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
Architect
James Braid
Opened
1902
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(203 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 Kirkistown Castle Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise irons on short par threes and fours where small errors build bogeys, while par fives tempt birdies but risk doubles on mishits.Short game rules scoring under pressure from tight approach windows.YYYYYShort (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYAccuracy, TrajectoryYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYPrecision, Dispersion
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705947 yards5438 metersCR 69.2Bogey 90.3Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 387 | 299 | 142 | 387 | 410 | 302 | 138 | 374 | 2939 | 450 | 117 | 420 | 420 | 180 | 343 | 154 | 420 | 504 | 3008 | 5947 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706217 yards5685 metersCR 70.3Bogey 92.1Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 402 | 304 | 152 | 397 | 430 | 322 | 148 | 384 | 3057 | 485 | 127 | 434 | 440 | 193 | 353 | 164 | 440 | 524 | 3160 | 6217 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735947 yards5438 metersCR 75.8Bogey 107.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.2 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 387 | 299 | 142 | 387 | 410 | 302 | 138 | 374 | 2939 | 450 | 117 | 420 | 420 | 180 | 343 | 154 | 420 | 504 | 3008 | 5947 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725688 yards5201 metersCR 74.2Bogey 104.9Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 473 | 398 | 283 | 148 | 340 | 424 | 299 | 145 | 375 | 2885 | 405 | 114 | 423 | 349 | 177 | 319 | 151 | 381 | 484 | 2803 | 5688 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kirkistown Castle 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
64% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy22%
80% match
For Green tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kirkistown Castle Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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Get Started65% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
35% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory13%
Precision12%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy15%
78% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
48% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision22%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
84% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
37% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Stroke16%
55% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
62% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization18%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
67% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
52% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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%
43% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment31%
Distance Control29%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Accuracy11%
46% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
77% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
53% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
44% match
For Green tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started58% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
68% match
For Green tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
55% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Green tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkistown Castle Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kirkistown Castle Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kirkistown Castle Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Kirkistown Castle Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 118.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kirkistown Castle Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5952 yards. The back tees extend to 6217.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kirkistown Castle Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.3 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Kirkistown Castle Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6217.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Kirkistown Castle 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 Kirkistown Castle Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6217.0 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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