37% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rathcore Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
219
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
Rathcore Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rathcore 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rathcore Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rathcore Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@rathcoregolfandcountryclub.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
1, Rathcore, Dún Na Sí, Co. Meath, Ireland
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mel Flanagan
Opened
2004
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(252 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 Rathcore Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like position golf on mixed par fours where tee choices set approach angles and par fives offer birdie risks but demand layup control to dodge doubles on tougher back nine.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 716318 yards5777 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 380 | 293 | 180 | 410 | 317 | 300 | 435 | 130 | 2975 | 510 | 165 | 435 | 532 | 345 | 388 | 178 | 320 | 470 | 3343 | 6318 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726555 yards5994 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 543 | 390 | 311 | 188 | 425 | 317 | 311 | 465 | 138 | 3088 | 515 | 165 | 442 | 557 | 367 | 406 | 197 | 337 | 481 | 3467 | 6555 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726008 yards5494 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.6Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.0 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 367 | 270 | 168 | 390 | 301 | 292 | 435 | 121 | 2854 | 481 | 154 | 403 | 513 | 328 | 369 | 139 | 308 | 459 | 3154 | 6008 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725321 yards4866 metersCR 71.7Bogey 103.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 50.9 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.4 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 285 | 264 | 120 | 367 | 271 | 277 | 390 | 84 | 2492 | 457 | 106 | 366 | 471 | 311 | 322 | 110 | 294 | 392 | 2829 | 5321 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rathcore 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 profile44% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Green tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
58% match
For Green tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Rathcore Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rathcore 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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78% match
For Green tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Precision17%
42% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
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Get Started70% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
Precision13%
85% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
76% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
54% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy12%
Distance Control11%
66% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
74% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
59% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
41% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started26% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
52% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control9%
75% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
77% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
78% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
58% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
52% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
45% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
72% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion21%
Scoring20%
45% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Accuracy19%
54% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Scoring12%
72% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Dispersion14%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision26%
Dispersion14%
26% match
For Yellow tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
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Get Started49% match
For Yellow tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rathcore Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rathcore Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rathcore Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Rathcore Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rathcore Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5938 yards. The back tees extend to 6555.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rathcore Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.7 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Rathcore Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6555.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Rathcore Golf Club and how should I play it?
Rathcore 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 Rathcore Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6555.0 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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