58% match
For Red tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sutton Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
41
41 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
Sutton Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sutton 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 23%Scoring 22%Aim 21%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sutton Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range30 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sutton Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
helennugent@suttongolfclub.org
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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
Burrow Rd, Northside, Dublin 13, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Course Description
Sutton Golf Club is a historic 9-hole links course located in Sutton, Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1890 at Cush Point, it is renowned as Ireland’s finest 9-hole golf course and is associated with the JB Carr era, highlighting a rich golfing heritage. The club offers visitor and member access, with a clubhouse and views of the East Coast, welcoming both tourists and locals to enjoy its traditional links experience. The community features memberships, events, and a range of facilities that reflect its storied place in Irish golf history.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Links
Architect
Commander John Harris/Patrick Merrigan
Opened
1973
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(132 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 Sutton Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of iron placement on short par fours and quick par threes, with par fives adding layup choices that build bogey pressure through precision demands on every nine.Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Mid-Long (10-20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYPitch, ChipYYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 705756 yards5263 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 348 | 500 | 323 | 177 | 115 | 346 | 383 | 376 | 2878 | 310 | 348 | 500 | 323 | 177 | 115 | 346 | 383 | 376 | 2878 | 5756 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 705236 yards4788 metersCR 66.2Bogey 88.0Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 307 | 475 | 282 | 140 | 101 | 329 | 356 | 343 | 2618 | 285 | 307 | 475 | 282 | 140 | 101 | 329 | 356 | 343 | 2618 | 5236 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705256 yards4806 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.0Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 307 | 475 | 282 | 140 | 110 | 329 | 356 | 343 | 2628 | 286 | 307 | 475 | 282 | 140 | 110 | 329 | 356 | 343 | 2628 | 5256 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sutton 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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring26%
Precision12%
64% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sutton Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sutton Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Alignment15%
45% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
78% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
44% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
24% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Accuracy12%
79% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
43% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
52% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
71% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim30%
Scoring25%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Alignment13%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim16%
Accuracy12%
59% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment38%
Aim32%
Scoring30%
66% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
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Get Started24% match
For Black tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Precision11%
31% match
For Black tees
Beat streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading10%
69% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For Black tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision20%
Trajectory12%
62% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sutton Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sutton Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sutton Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sutton Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sutton Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sutton Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5496 yards. The back tees extend to 5756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sutton Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sutton Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5756.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sutton 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 Sutton Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5756.0 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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