Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Stepaside.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
67
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Stepaside, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Everything you need to know about Stepaside.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Enniskerry Road
Stepaside Golf Course is a nine-hole public golf course located on the Old Enniskerry Road in Kilternan, County Dublin. Designed by Eddie Hackett and operated by Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council, it offers a tranquil suburban Dublin setting with tree-lined fairways and well-manicured greens. The facility provides a clubhouse for refreshments and a timesheet system with online visitor and society bookings, welcoming players seven days a week.
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Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1988
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Stepaside hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Stepaside hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Stepaside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Stepaside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Stepaside hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileEscape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Stepaside. 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.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Pitch
Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Pitch
Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Stepaside and what to expect.
Players often find Stepaside technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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