39% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mountrath Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Mountrath Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountrath 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 19%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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mountrath Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop 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 Mountrath Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mountrathgc@eircom.net
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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
Knockanina, Mountrath, Co. Laois, Ireland
Course Description
Situated in Mountrath, Co. Laois. Mountrath Golf Club presents golfers with some fantastic challenges. It's design makes the best use of its many natural features -including the River Nore which flows through, arguably, the most scenic part of the course. The course provides a strong challenge for even the most accomplished golfers. Multiple tee-box positions allow enjoyment for all level's of golfers. Following its completion and official opening in 2007, Mountrath Golf club is proud to have at last a clubhouse that complements our excellent golf course. The clubhouse with its modern amenities is designed to blend in with its surroundings. The coziness and ambiance of the bar and the dining area are well appreciated by visitors and members alike. The changing areas and shower facilities for gents and ladies are well appointed. At the end of an enjoyable and challenging round of golf, what is better than to unwind in our clubhouse over a drink and a special meal? We have managed to retain the coziness and relaxed atmosphere of our old clubhouse in the new facility. The bar and catering is managed by Fiona who always manages to conjure up something special to please your palate. Food is served all day with excellent choices. Special arrangements can be made to cater for Golfing Societies, or other special social functions. Large glass areas bring the outside in and add to the outdoor feel of the clubhouse. These areas provide excellent views of the Slieve Bloom Mountains and Higgins Grove, in addition to unrestricted views of the 1st tee, 9th and 18th greens.Subscription Rates 2020•Full Membership – €575 Including Levy GUI/ILGU•Distance Membership (Residing outside 65 kilometers) – €300 Including Levy GUI/ILGU•Student subscription – €150 Including Levy GUI/ILGU•Juvenile Subscription – €55•Country Membership – €200* (*Restrictions – Ineligible to win Captains/Presidents prize, win first prize in weekend Club competitions and compete in Club Matchplay.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Peter McEvoy
Opened
1929
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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 Mountrath Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four battles where iron shots decide pars or bogeys, with par fives pushing layup choices and back nine raising stakes through tougher setup.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715986 yards5474 metersCR 69.0Bogey 91.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 416 | 167 | 368 | 372 | 479 | 118 | 285 | 360 | 317 | 2882 | 165 | 501 | 398 | 493 | 190 | 329 | 407 | 287 | 334 | 3104 | 5986 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716276 yards5739 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 427 | 185 | 377 | 381 | 490 | 129 | 295 | 383 | 338 | 3005 | 183 | 535 | 417 | 517 | 198 | 354 | 418 | 302 | 347 | 3271 | 6276 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735292 yards4839 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 152 | 303 | 334 | 401 | 116 | 245 | 325 | 282 | 2568 | 161 | 431 | 343 | 444 | 150 | 269 | 384 | 242 | 300 | 2724 | 5292 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountrath 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
82% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Scoring15%
33% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion41%
Precision38%
Scoring13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mountrath Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountrath 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring25%
Trajectory20%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Precision15%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
76% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
67% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Aim15%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy21%
Aim20%
60% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
44% match
For Green tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
20% match
For Green tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For Green tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
75% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
65% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision20%
Trajectory14%
58% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy12%
27% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision26%
Dispersion18%
75% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Scoring19%
Aim13%
53% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion19%
Precision11%
59% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision25%
Aim11%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Scoring28%
Dispersion13%
83% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
45% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
65% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
74% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
78% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Accuracy11%
70% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
37% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mountrath Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountrath Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountrath Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mountrath Golf Club technically exacting. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountrath Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5784 yards. The back tees extend to 6276.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountrath Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 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 Mountrath Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6276.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mountrath Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Mountrath Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6276.0 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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