37% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portumna Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Portumna Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portumna 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%Precision 22%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portumna Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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 Portumna Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@portumnagolfclub.ie
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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
Ennis Road, Claggernagh East, Portumna, Co. Galway, Ireland
Course Description
Portumna Golf Club is a renowned parkland golf course located in Portumna, County Galway, set within Portumna Forest Park and overlooking Lough Derg. Established in the early 20th century, the club offers an 18-hole championship layout known for its mature trees, wildlife, and tranquil atmosphere, appealing to golfers of all levels. The club emphasizes high-quality facilities, a welcoming community, and on-site dining, with membership options and play-and-stay experiences nearby. Visitors are invited to book tee times, explore the golf shop, and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty and Irish hospitality.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael O'Keeffe & Eddie Connaughton
Opened
1913
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(388 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 Portumna Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout presses iron reliability across endless par fours that expose misses, while par fives force layup choices amplifying bogey threats on tough greens.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726928 yards6335 metersCR 73.5Bogey 96.3Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 163 | 437 | 406 | 206 | 561 | 427 | 536 | 378 | 3558 | 209 | 405 | 482 | 383 | 377 | 412 | 360 | 547 | 195 | 3370 | 6928 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 696037 yards5520 metersCR 69.2Bogey 90.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 144 | 344 | 335 | 182 | 459 | 363 | 437 | 329 | 2987 | 180 | 383 | 457 | 301 | 342 | 352 | 331 | 533 | 171 | 3050 | 6037 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745631 yards5149 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.2Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 109 | 428 | 328 | 164 | 454 | 281 | 437 | 315 | 2938 | 160 | 320 | 421 | 294 | 338 | 299 | 300 | 421 | 140 | 2693 | 5631 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portumna 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 profile44% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory16%
Precision15%
79% match
For Red tees
Challenge limits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Portumna Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portumna Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
Precision16%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring25%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
74% 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%
58% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
78% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
89% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started58% match
For Yellow tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring30%
Aim17%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Alignment17%
Scoring15%
23% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim27%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Yellow 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 Started55% match
For Yellow tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim14%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
42% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
42% match
For Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
77% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Scoring23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
74% 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%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Precision13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Portumna Golf Club
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Ireland
Irish Men's Amateur Close Championship
8/13/2026
Stroke
WAGR
All Ages
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portumna Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portumna Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portumna Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Portumna Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portumna Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6280 yards. The back tees extend to 6928.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portumna Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Portumna Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6928.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Portumna Golf Club and how should I play it?
Portumna 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 Portumna Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6928.0 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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