27% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Skibbereen Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Skibbereen Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Skibbereen 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 26%Scoring 20%Aim 20%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
18
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Skibbereen Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Skibbereen Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@skibbgolf.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
Licknavar, Licknavar, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland
Course Description
Skibbereen Golf Club is a parkland golf course located in Skibbereen, Co. Cork, West Cork. The club offers visitor tee times, coaching through PGA professionals, and a variety of facilities including a clubhouse and practice range. It caters to visitors, societies, corporate golf days, and stay-and-play accommodations, with active programs for members and juniors. The course emphasizes a welcoming golfing experience with a par 71 layout and variable winds typical of the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(83 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 Skibbereen Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on par four approaches across both nines with front side spiking trouble from tough ratings while par fives tempt aggressive plays but risk big numbers on misses.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716024 yards5508 metersCR 70.1Bogey 94.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 157 | 437 | 274 | 502 | 356 | 315 | 533 | 142 | 3124 | 330 | 297 | 493 | 350 | 181 | 303 | 351 | 200 | 395 | 2900 | 6024 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715785 yards5290 metersCR 69.0Bogey 93.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 150 | 399 | 270 | 483 | 346 | 304 | 523 | 130 | 3002 | 319 | 287 | 482 | 335 | 168 | 290 | 340 | 192 | 370 | 2783 | 5785 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725269 yards4818 metersCR 72.3Bogey 102.0Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 149 | 372 | 270 | 378 | 345 | 301 | 426 | 128 | 2725 | 309 | 286 | 436 | 280 | 133 | 289 | 332 | 172 | 307 | 2544 | 5269 |
R
Red (1-7,17-18) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 362650 yards2423 metersCR 35.8Bogey 50.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 149 | 372 | 270 | 378 | 345 | 301 | 172 | 307 | 2650 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Skibbereen 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile34% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
89% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Skibbereen Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Skibbereen Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
55% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control14%
Alignment13%
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Get Started39% match
For Yellow tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Trajectory26%
Mechanics23%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
41% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
27% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
34% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring22%
Aim22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim18%
Precision13%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Aim14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
58% match
For Red (1-7,17-18) tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Red (1-7,17-18) tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision24%
Aim19%
59% match
For Red (1-7,17-18) tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For Red (1-7,17-18) tees
Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Skibbereen Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Skibbereen Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Skibbereen Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Skibbereen Golf Club technically exacting. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Skibbereen Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4337 yards. The back tees extend to 6024.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Skibbereen Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.1 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 Skibbereen Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6024.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Skibbereen Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Skibbereen Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6024.0 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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