28% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spa Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
134
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
Spa Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spa 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 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
20.6
Average HCP
12.8
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Spa Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spa Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
spagolfclub@btconnect.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
20 Grove Rd, Ballynahinch BT24 8PN, UK
Course Description
Spa Golf Club is a parkland golf course located near Ballynahinch in County Down, Northern Ireland. The 18-hole, 6,500-yard layout offers panoramic views of the Mourne Mountains and emphasizes a enjoyable yet challenging round with well-maintained greens and strategic holes. The club provides practice facilities, a driving range, short game greens, and a Greenview Restaurant and Bar for dining, with event hosting including private functions and weddings. Visitors can book tee times online and explore memberships, events, and dining options through the club’s site and social media channels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Mr. G. L. Bailie of Howard Street Belfast and Hugh Rush
Opened
1907
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(140 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 Spa Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests that pressure tee and iron consistency, while par fives tempt risks with high error costs under steep slope demands.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726469 yards5915 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.1Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 167 | 454 | 279 | 363 | 371 | 485 | 140 | 392 | 3137 | 296 | 398 | 172 | 540 | 420 | 527 | 397 | 186 | 396 | 3332 | 6469 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726130 yards5605 metersCR 70.2Bogey 91.9Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 140 | 433 | 266 | 350 | 351 | 465 | 126 | 372 | 2970 | 273 | 394 | 160 | 499 | 411 | 506 | 374 | 165 | 378 | 3160 | 6130 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725526 yards5053 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 140 | 375 | 266 | 328 | 347 | 406 | 126 | 353 | 2761 | 281 | 345 | 136 | 437 | 319 | 413 | 336 | 150 | 348 | 2765 | 5526 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spa 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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Red tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
15 Week Flagship Program for Spa Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spa Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 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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59% match
For Red tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
69% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
48% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started77% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
83% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion21%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Spa Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Spa Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Spa Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Spa Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Spa Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spa Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5998 yards. The back tees extend to 6469.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spa Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Spa Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6469.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Spa Golf Club and how should I play it?
Spa Golf Club is designed as a Links 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 Spa Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6469.0 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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