58% match
For Red 18 tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Otway Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Otway Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Otway 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 26%Scoring 25%Accuracy 20%Aim 14%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
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Otway Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Otway 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
Saltpans, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
32
Type
Links
Opened
1893
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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 Otway Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 18
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady parade of short shots and green tests where one poor chip or miss sparks bogey chains and score slips.
B
Blue 18 Tee
Gender: MalePar 644038 yards3692 metersCR 61.6Bogey 80.8Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 40.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 40.4 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 174 | 210 | 104 | 237 | 117 | 179 | 408 | 277 | 313 | 2019 | 174 | 210 | 104 | 237 | 117 | 179 | 408 | 277 | 313 | 2019 | 4038 |
R
Red - 9h Tee
Gender: FemalePar 332000 yards1829 metersCR 31.5Bogey 43.3Slope 100
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 43.3 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 174 | 210 | 104 | 237 | 117 | 179 | 408 | 277 | 294 | 2000 |
R
Red 18 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 643462 yards3166 metersCR 61.2Bogey 83.2Slope 93
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 41.6 · Slope 93
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 41.6 · Slope 93
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 148 | 278 | 223 | 183 | 192 | 212 | 91 | 136 | 268 | 1731 | 148 | 278 | 223 | 183 | 192 | 212 | 91 | 136 | 268 | 1731 | 3462 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Otway 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For Red 18 tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Red 18 tees
Check clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
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Get Started73% match
For Red 18 tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
13 Week Flagship Program for Otway Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Otway 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it soft: consistent length on short shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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67% match
For Red 18 tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
77% match
For Red 18 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Red 18 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
75% match
For Red 18 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Red 18 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red 18 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red 18 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red 18 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red 18 tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Red 18 tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Dispersion20%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red 18 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
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Get Started74% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Aim12%
44% match
For Blue 18 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Blue 18 tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
71% match
For Blue 18 tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Blue 18 tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Blue 18 tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
76% match
For Blue 18 tees
Control long iron distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For Blue 18 tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring32%
Accuracy22%
67% match
For Blue 18 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Precision23%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Blue 18 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
61% match
For Blue 18 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue 18 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue 18 tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
65% match
For Blue 18 tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
84% match
For Blue 18 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Blue 18 tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
71% match
For Blue 18 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Aim11%
75% match
For Blue 18 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Precision13%
61% match
For Red - 9h tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For Red - 9h tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
76% match
For Red - 9h tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
75% match
For Red - 9h tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
Precision14%
72% match
For Red - 9h tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Red - 9h tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
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Get Started45% match
For Red - 9h tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Red - 9h tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Red - 9h tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
68% match
For Red - 9h tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Red - 9h tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Otway Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Otway Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Otway Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Otway Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Otway Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 61.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Otway Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3019 yards. The back tees extend to 4038.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Otway Golf Club?
With a course rating of 61.6 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Otway Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4038.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Otway Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Otway Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 103.0 and yardage reaching 4038.0 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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