Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Macroom Golf Club.
Total Programs
31
31 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
149
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 Macroom 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 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Everything you need to know about Macroom Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Lackaduff, Macroom, Co. Cork, P12 WK06, Ireland
Macroom Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland. The 6,200-yard parkland course winds along the River Sullane and sits on castle grounds, offering a traditional Irish golf experience with mature trees and scenic views. Founded in 1925, the club is preparing to celebrate its centenary in 2025 and emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, members, and societies. Amenities include a restaurant and bar, along with a range of member and visitor facilities, events, and competitions.
golf course • parkland golf • river sullane • macroom • county cork • ireland golf • visitors welcome • green fees • societies and classics • club membership • restaurant and bar • centenary • golf club facilities • local area tourism • golf club • parkland course • restaurant • practice facilities • Ireland • Cork City • Killarney • recreation
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Kenneally
Opened
1925
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Macroom Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 483 | 133 | 411 | 328 | 335 | 202 | 468 | 394 | 404 | 3158 | 486 | 150 | 323 | 180 | 344 | 273 | 304 | 503 | 396 | 2959 | 6117 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 129 | 402 | 322 | 328 | 194 | 422 | 363 | 390 | 3022 | 480 | 140 | 312 | 171 | 328 | 271 | 299 | 492 | 389 | 2882 | 5904 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 116 | 330 | 322 | 269 | 153 | 409 | 284 | 334 | 2628 | 366 | 143 | 265 | 154 | 257 | 259 | 295 | 401 | 287 | 2427 | 5055 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Macroom Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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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Showing 31 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Macroom 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.
Full 58 days 79 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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Full flagship program designed around Macroom Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 58 practice days and 53 unique drills.
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Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAlign eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Macroom Golf Club and what to expect.
Players often find Macroom Golf Club technically exacting. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5586 yards. The back tees extend to 6117.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.0 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.
At a full length of 6117.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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 127.0 and yardage reaching 6117.0 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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