Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Stepaside Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Kilternan, Dublin, Ireland

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Stepaside Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Precision 28%Distance Control 22%Scoring 21%Dispersion 14%Aim 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.

21.1

Average HCP

13.1

Minimum HCP

35.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Stepaside

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

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.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Stepaside.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Stepasidegolf@dlrleisureservices.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

Enniskerry Road

Course Description

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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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Eddie Hackett

Opened

1988

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Stepaside

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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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills

Precision22%

Aim17%

Distance Control13%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Avoid 3-putt, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring28%

Alignment13%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Stepaside

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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment18%

Accuracy18%

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Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control32%

Visualization22%

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Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Distance Control32%

Precision25%

Aim16%

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Control Driver Flight Path

Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision36%

Trajectory19%

Aim15%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion37%

Scoring30%

Precision12%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision33%

Aim19%

Scoring18%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Stepaside

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

Ireland

South of Ireland Men's Amateur Open Championship

7/22/2026

Stroke

WAGR

All Ages

men

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Stepaside

Get answers to common questions about playing Stepaside and what to expect.

How difficult is Stepaside for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Stepaside?

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.

What is considered a good score at Stepaside?

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.

How long is Stepaside and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Stepaside 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 Stepaside strategically challenging?

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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