62% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portadown Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Portadown Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portadown 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%Precision 22%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Accuracy 11%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portadown Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portadown Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@portadowngolfclub.co.uk
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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
192 Gilford Rd, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5LF, UK
Course Description
Portadown Golf Club is a historic golf facility nestled near Portadown in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It features an 18-hole, Par 70 mature parkland course set in a partial woodland setting, with a clubhouse and restaurant facilities for members and visitors. The club offers tee time bookings, open fixtures, and a range of membership options, and is located about 2 miles from Portadown and 20 miles from Belfast via the M1. Visitors can enjoy views over the course and dining at Scratch Kitchen & Bistro.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Opened
1900
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⭐4.4(187 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 Portadown Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course presents repeating short par four decisions where precise wedges unlock birdies but misses risk bogeys per high bogey rating, while par fives tempt aggression amid average slope demands.Block 6 follows with drill filters.Short (3-10 ft), Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft)YYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYScoring, AccuracyYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYTrajectory, DispersionYYYYYAlignment, Aim
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705786 yards5291 metersCR 67.5Bogey 88.6Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 320 | 396 | 143 | 425 | 112 | 363 | 385 | 472 | 2878 | 341 | 360 | 386 | 164 | 255 | 132 | 339 | 502 | 429 | 2908 | 5786 |
G
Green (1-5,15-18) Tee
Gender: MalePar 352948 yards2696 metersCR 34.1Bogey 44.5Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.5 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 320 | 396 | 143 | 425 | 132 | 339 | 502 | 429 | 2948 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706118 yards5594 metersCR 69.0Bogey 90.6Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.7 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 326 | 425 | 156 | 430 | 120 | 380 | 400 | 494 | 3014 | 362 | 375 | 406 | 188 | 281 | 139 | 357 | 564 | 432 | 3104 | 6118 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725618 yards5137 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 259 | 322 | 411 | 155 | 427 | 104 | 330 | 382 | 430 | 2820 | 347 | 371 | 347 | 168 | 261 | 127 | 305 | 441 | 431 | 2798 | 5618 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portadown 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 profile68% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
Aim17%
51% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Portadown Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portadown Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Aim22%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
75% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
76% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
68% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
59% match
For Red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
43% match
For Red tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading9%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory16%
Aim13%
74% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started44% match
For Red tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
53% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Aim13%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Trajectory11%
74% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Precision15%
63% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
27% match
For Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
68% match
For Green tees
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim26%
Alignment15%
34% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy37%
Visualization21%
61% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
45% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Green tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For Green tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
27% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Accuracy12%
63% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
64% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim27%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started44% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
54% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
36% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
38% match
For Green (1-5,15-18) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Portadown Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portadown Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portadown Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portadown Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Portadown Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portadown Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4533 yards. The back tees extend to 6118.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portadown Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 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 Portadown Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6118.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Portadown 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 Portadown Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6118.0 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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