46% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portarlington Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Portarlington Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portarlington 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 29%Scoring 23%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Precision 13%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portarlington Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. 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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portarlington Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
portarlingtongc@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
R423, Garryhinch, Co. Laois, Ireland
Course Description
Portarlington Golf Club is a historic 18-hole parkland golf course in Garryhinch, near Portarlington, County Offaly, Ireland. The course, designed by Eddie Hackett, evolved from 9 to 18 holes in the early 1990s and features mature trees, rivers, and wildlife that create a challenging yet scenic golfing environment. The club offers member competitions, a golf shop, restaurant, junior coaching, and various membership options with access to practice facilities and green fee offers. Located in the midlands of Ireland, it is ranked among Ireland’s Top 100 courses and welcomes both members and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1908
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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 Portarlington Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron placement for par saves across packed par fours, with bogey traps waiting on longer holes where layup choices repeat often.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716508 yards5951 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 436 | 182 | 412 | 173 | 385 | 451 | 473 | 387 | 3269 | 503 | 164 | 453 | 458 | 408 | 341 | 351 | 182 | 379 | 3239 | 6508 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716285 yards5747 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.3Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 423 | 175 | 405 | 140 | 377 | 439 | 458 | 375 | 3158 | 494 | 160 | 432 | 444 | 400 | 325 | 334 | 175 | 363 | 3127 | 6285 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716069 yards5549 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.0Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 418 | 167 | 399 | 113 | 358 | 420 | 446 | 359 | 3041 | 488 | 152 | 418 | 435 | 392 | 307 | 319 | 166 | 351 | 3028 | 6069 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portarlington 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Portarlington Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portarlington 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion22%
Precision17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
62% 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%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
44% match
For White tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Alignment11%
70% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
50% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
13% match
For White tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
72% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring28%
Accuracy17%
48% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
62% match
For White 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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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Aim12%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
80% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
50% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision37%
Aim20%
Dispersion12%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started72% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion16%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Dispersion32%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control32%
Alignment31%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Portarlington Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portarlington Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portarlington Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portarlington Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Portarlington Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portarlington Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6288 yards. The back tees extend to 6508.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portarlington Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Portarlington Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6508.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Portarlington Golf Club and how should I play it?
Portarlington 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 Portarlington Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6508.0 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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