41% match
For White tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for St. Patricks Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
218
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
St. Patricks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for St. Patricks 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 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for St. Patricks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 St. Patricks Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
43 Saul Rd, Downpatrick BT30 6PA, UK
Course Description
Saint Patrick's Golf Club in Downpatrick, County Down, Northern Ireland, is a historic golf club established in 1929 known for its picturesque coastal-and-mountain views and 18-hole layout. The club emphasizes membership options, guest tee times, and a range of facilities including a pro shop, TrackMan simulator, and on-site dining at The Everest restaurant. Visitors can also access online booking through BRSGolf for members and visitors, and enjoy a supportive community with weekly competitions and charity events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hawtree Ltd
Opened
1930
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(134 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 St. Patricks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par fours needing exact irons and wedges into greens, while par fives tempt birdies but risk big numbers on misses. Scoring stays tight as par threes demand no slip-ups up close.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 695808 yards5311 metersCR 68.5Bogey 90.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 294 | 497 | 166 | 464 | 324 | 431 | 137 | 331 | 3012 | 327 | 161 | 538 | 379 | 417 | 171 | 356 | 280 | 167 | 2796 | 5808 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695969 yards5458 metersCR 69.3Bogey 91.7Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 298 | 506 | 180 | 457 | 330 | 437 | 155 | 337 | 3074 | 362 | 181 | 544 | 390 | 424 | 181 | 364 | 278 | 171 | 2895 | 5969 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715232 yards4784 metersCR 69.4Bogey 96.8Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 291 | 448 | 148 | 457 | 271 | 379 | 127 | 320 | 2742 | 274 | 157 | 449 | 330 | 390 | 136 | 330 | 264 | 160 | 2490 | 5232 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for St. Patricks 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 profile52% match
For White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
12 Week Flagship Program for St. Patricks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for St. Patricks 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim24%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
36% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Accuracy25%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
80% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
58% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
65% match
For Green tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started48% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Green tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
72% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Aim21%
69% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment21%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
81% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Red tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
58% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment22%
Aim15%
47% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
37% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
77% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
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Get Started81% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Precision21%
Aim16%
73% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about St. Patricks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing St. Patricks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is St. Patricks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
St. Patricks Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at St. Patricks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 5969.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at St. Patricks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.3 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is St. Patricks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5969.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is St. Patricks Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 St. Patricks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5969.0 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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