69% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Strandhill Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Strandhill Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Strandhill 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Strandhill Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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 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 Strandhill Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
strandhillgc@eircom.net
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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
Golf Course Rd, Carrowbunnaun, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Course Description
Strandhill Golf Club is an 18-hole links golf course located on Ireland’s Atlantic coast in Strandhill, Co. Sligo. The course offers stunning ocean views and a par-70 layout that highlights the wild coastal scenery and ligger dramatic backdrop of Knocknarea mountain, attracting visitors for golf along the Wild Atlantic Way. The club emphasizes high-quality golf experiences, visitor tee times, and related amenities such as a restaurant and shop, serving local and international golfers in the west of Ireland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Opened
1973
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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 Strandhill Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 1,3-10
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705786 yards5291 metersCR 68.7Bogey 90.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 169 | 375 | 311 | 481 | 371 | 363 | 317 | 128 | 2987 | 319 | 332 | 338 | 346 | 148 | 328 | 395 | 177 | 416 | 2799 | 5786 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706187 yards5657 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 175 | 402 | 354 | 510 | 406 | 381 | 334 | 148 | 3204 | 345 | 352 | 366 | 361 | 166 | 337 | 413 | 199 | 444 | 2983 | 6187 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725388 yards4927 metersCR 71.7Bogey 101.4Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 133 | 330 | 291 | 441 | 344 | 348 | 307 | 118 | 2731 | 312 | 316 | 329 | 327 | 137 | 301 | 371 | 159 | 405 | 2657 | 5388 |
R
Red 1,3-10 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745820 yards5322 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 330 | 291 | 441 | 344 | 348 | 307 | 118 | 312 | 2910 | 419 | 330 | 291 | 441 | 344 | 348 | 307 | 118 | 312 | 2910 | 5820 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Strandhill 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Accuracy19%
18% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Strandhill Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Strandhill 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy42%
Alignment30%
Distance Control28%
70% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Aim20%
75% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Red 1,3-10 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 1,3-10 tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment24%
Aim24%
71% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy22%
Aim20%
75% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Red 1,3-10 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment18%
Accuracy14%
27% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started61% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control26%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Green tees
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Dispersion21%
18% match
For Green tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
18% match
For Green tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
63% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment26%
Aim25%
64% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
67% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started39% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory11%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
72% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Alignment20%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
74% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Scoring13%
70% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control27%
Visualization14%
67% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
57% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Strandhill Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Strandhill Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Strandhill Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Strandhill Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Strandhill Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Strandhill Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5788 yards. The back tees extend to 6187.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Strandhill Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Strandhill Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6187.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Strandhill Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Strandhill Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6187.0 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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