78% match
For Red tees
Visualize the line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stackstown Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Gate Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gate, 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%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
18
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gate
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gate.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@stackstowngolfclub.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
Kellystown Road
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Shaftrey
Opened
1976
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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 Gate, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par four iron tests mixed with long par five position choices, pressuring accuracy to limit bogeys amid high difficulty ratings.This course repeats short par four iron tests mixed with long par five position choices, pressuring accuracy to limit bogeys amid high difficulty ratings.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726183 yards5654 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 165 | 356 | 328 | 524 | 180 | 514 | 307 | 383 | 3119 | 164 | 373 | 282 | 331 | 508 | 403 | 355 | 174 | 474 | 3064 | 6183 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726424 yards5874 metersCR 71.9Bogey 95.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 183 | 366 | 350 | 531 | 200 | 528 | 312 | 405 | 3247 | 174 | 398 | 288 | 338 | 519 | 414 | 376 | 185 | 485 | 3177 | 6424 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725432 yards4967 metersCR 73.5Bogey 106.1Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.6 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 158 | 347 | 313 | 418 | 169 | 478 | 278 | 368 | 2882 | 122 | 310 | 282 | 324 | 421 | 340 | 262 | 115 | 374 | 2550 | 5432 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gate
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Precision24%
Scoring19%
76% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Gate
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gate. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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44% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Aim29%
Alignment19%
54% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
75% 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%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision14%
Aim12%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment22%
Dispersion17%
77% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
28% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
39% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Green tees
Escape successfully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Green tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started76% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
79% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Green tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
55% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control14%
92% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
53% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Aim11%
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Get Started79% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Green Reading18%
Precision17%
72% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Precision17%
76% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
81% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
19% match
For White tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
59% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Trajectory11%
Scoring11%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Gate
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 Gate
Get answers to common questions about playing Gate and what to expect.
How difficult is Gate for mid-handicap golfers?
Gate presents a demanding test. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gate?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5928 yards. The back tees extend to 6424.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gate?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Gate and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6424.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Gate and how should I play it?
Gate 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 Gate strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6424.0 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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