Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Laytown & Bettystown 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 Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Flat
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
links@landb.ie
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Facilities
Location
Golf Links Rd, Betaghstown, Bettystown, Co. Meath, Ireland
Course Description
Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club is a historic Irish links golf course located in Bettystown, Co. Meath. The club offers visitors the chance to play a premium coastal links experience and provides membership options, competitive events, and a pro shop. It features a traditional seaside layout, with course-specific facilities, and promotes events such as inter-club matches and local competitions. The club is situated about 30 minutes from Dublin Airport, and maintains a presence through its visitor information, green fees, and membership details.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
W.C. Pickeman/Cecil Barcorft
Opened
1909
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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 Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 318 | 399 | 474 | 354 | 156 | 383 | 188 | 305 | 2893 | 387 | 393 | 171 | 411 | 365 | 448 | 377 | 334 | 477 | 3363 | 6256 |
Green 14A Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 318 | 399 | 474 | 354 | 156 | 383 | 188 | 305 | 2893 | 387 | 393 | 171 | 411 | 365 | 448 | 377 | 334 | 155 | 3041 | 5934 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 340 | 410 | 483 | 365 | 166 | 395 | 192 | 311 | 2984 | 395 | 404 | 181 | 414 | 377 | 460 | 388 | 337 | 486 | 3442 | 6426 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.6 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 241 | 330 | 423 | 349 | 142 | 298 | 184 | 266 | 2513 | 376 | 385 | 136 | 359 | 361 | 432 | 350 | 320 | 370 | 3089 | 5602 |
Red 14A Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 241 | 330 | 423 | 349 | 142 | 298 | 184 | 266 | 2513 | 376 | 385 | 136 | 359 | 361 | 432 | 350 | 320 | 165 | 2884 | 5397 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Laytown & Bettystown 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Laytown & Bettystown 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.
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Laytown & Bettystown 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 Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5912 yards. The back tees extend to 6426.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.0 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.
How long is Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6426.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Laytown & Bettystown 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 Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6426.0 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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