56% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portlaoise Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Portlaoise Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portlaoise 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portlaoise 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
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portlaoise Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
portlaoisegolfclub@gmail.com
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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
Abbeyleix Rd, Meelick, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland
Course Description
Portlaoise Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland golf course located on the Abbeyleix Road at the edge of Portlaoise, County Laois. The club traces its roots to the Maryborough Golf Club site dating back to the 1800s and was established in its current form in 2005. The lush course is set among over two thousand trees with water features, offering a scenic yet challenging golfing experience and welcoming both visitors and members year-round. The club provides tee times, membership options, and a clubhouse with accompanying facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
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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 Portlaoise Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours and threes where misses lead to bogey risks so sharp short game and putting grind out steady scores.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 695466 yards4998 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.1Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 189 | 338 | 402 | 361 | 362 | 372 | 340 | 440 | 131 | 2935 | 468 | 491 | 157 | 324 | 172 | 317 | 147 | 273 | 182 | 2531 | 5466 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 694960 yards4535 metersCR 65.5Bogey 85.2Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 175 | 324 | 393 | 347 | 319 | 312 | 328 | 385 | 109 | 2692 | 413 | 409 | 124 | 314 | 156 | 309 | 136 | 259 | 148 | 2268 | 4960 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695735 yards5244 metersCR 69.0Bogey 90.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 203 | 350 | 411 | 383 | 380 | 385 | 348 | 451 | 145 | 3056 | 492 | 501 | 166 | 354 | 185 | 327 | 171 | 295 | 188 | 2679 | 5735 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704961 yards4536 metersCR 69.0Bogey 96.2Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.4 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 175 | 324 | 393 | 347 | 319 | 313 | 328 | 385 | 109 | 2693 | 413 | 409 | 124 | 314 | 156 | 309 | 136 | 259 | 148 | 2268 | 4961 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portlaoise 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Aim18%
68% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
63% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Aim12%
14 Week Flagship Program for Portlaoise Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portlaoise 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 · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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58% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Dispersion24%
Aim22%
35% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Accuracy16%
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%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
76% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy15%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Scoring12%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
48% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
49% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Alignment14%
65% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim12%
Scoring11%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
55% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Red tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Red tees
Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Red 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 Started62% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion10%
64% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
78% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
28% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portlaoise Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portlaoise Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portlaoise Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Portlaoise Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 117.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portlaoise Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5348 yards. The back tees extend to 5735.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portlaoise Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Portlaoise Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5735.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Portlaoise Golf Club and how should I play it?
Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5735.0 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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