26% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mahon Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Mahon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mahon 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 23%Scoring 23%Precision 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 14%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
34.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mahon Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mahon Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Clover Hill Estate, Skehard Rd, Blackrock, Cork, T12 DX72, Ireland
Course Description
Mahon Golf Course is Ireland’s first purpose-built municipal golf course, located on the Mahon Peninsula in Cork. Designed by Eddie Hackett at Cork City Council's request, the 18-hole layout opened in 1980 and remains a challenging test for golfers of all levels. The course emphasizes accessibility for the public with options for visitors, memberships, and group bookings, making it a cornerstone of Cork’s golfing community. The site provides information on tee times, green fees, and course facilities, reflecting its long-standing role as a municipal amenity in Ireland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1980
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⭐4.2(372 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 Mahon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers bunches of short par threes and fours that push iron control and quick green work, while back nine stretches test steady play to avoid big numbers.This course delivers bunches of short par threes and fours that push iron control and quick green work, while back nine stretches test steady play to avoid big numbers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705740 yards5249 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.2Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 418 | 368 | 140 | 369 | 135 | 436 | 160 | 176 | 2573 | 357 | 468 | 397 | 359 | 306 | 256 | 381 | 484 | 159 | 3167 | 5740 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705455 yards4988 metersCR 66.5Bogey 87.3Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.3 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 418 | 348 | 141 | 356 | 123 | 416 | 148 | 162 | 2463 | 336 | 457 | 360 | 335 | 290 | 236 | 368 | 467 | 143 | 2992 | 5455 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725019 yards4589 metersCR 70.2Bogey 98.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 401 | 362 | 109 | 255 | 121 | 395 | 137 | 140 | 2246 | 327 | 387 | 351 | 330 | 275 | 224 | 343 | 427 | 109 | 2773 | 5019 |
R
Red (3-11) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352233 yards2042 metersCR 33.7Bogey 46.6Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 109 | 255 | 121 | 395 | 137 | 140 | 327 | 387 | 2233 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mahon 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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
76% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy25%
Aim16%
48% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mahon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mahon 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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75% match
For Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion16%
Aim15%
64% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
47% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim33%
Distance Control10%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
21% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
26% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control15%
Alignment13%
37% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
48% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Precision11%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim13%
Precision13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
66% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
59% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
63% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Precision15%
Scoring13%
59% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
21% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started64% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
70% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
56% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
52% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
62% match
For Red (3-11) tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control30%
Trajectory12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mahon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mahon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mahon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Mahon Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mahon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3986 yards. The back tees extend to 5740.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mahon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mahon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5740.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Mahon Golf Club and how should I play it?
Mahon Golf Club is designed as a Parkland 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 Mahon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5740.0 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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