Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Malahide Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Malahide, Dublin, Ireland

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Total Programs

11 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+3 more

Yellow/Blue Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yellow/Blue, 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 32%Scoring 28%Dispersion 13%Accuracy 13%Precision 12%

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.

16.5

Average HCP

11.7

Minimum HCP

33.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Yellow/Blue

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Yellow/Blue.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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manager@malahidegolfclub.ie

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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

Blackberry Lane

Course Description

Malahide Golf Club is a championship parkland golf club featuring a 27-hole course laid out over 180 acres of mature woodland. The club meets USGA standards and offers full practice facilities including a long game range, pitching green, chipping green and multiple putting greens. Located on Dublin's north coast near Malahide and Portmarnock, it is just 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and hosts events such as the LET Access Series, Women’s Irish Challenge 2025.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Eddie Hackett

Google Reviews

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⭐4.5(289 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yellow/Blue

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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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring24%

Alignment14%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control20%

Dispersion16%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion32%

Distance Control22%

Scoring21%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Yellow/Blue

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yellow/Blue. 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.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

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Pick Landing Spot

Avoid 3-putt, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills

Accuracy30%

Aim21%

Scoring21%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Distance Control22%

Scoring19%

Precision16%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring15%

Dispersion11%

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Make Par Around the Green

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion13%

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Leave tap-ins, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring32%

Accuracy22%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Yellow/Blue

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 Yellow/Blue

Get answers to common questions about playing Yellow/Blue and what to expect.

How difficult is Yellow/Blue for mid-handicap golfers?

Yellow/Blue is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yellow/Blue?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Yellow/Blue?

With a course rating of 70 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 Yellow/Blue and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Yellow/Blue and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Yellow/Blue strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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