Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Swords Golf Club.
Total Programs
30
30 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
146
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Swords 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.
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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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Everything you need to know about Swords Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Balheary Rd, Balheary, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Roganstown Golf & Country Club operates two championship golf courses in Swords, near Dublin, Ireland: Roganstown Golf Course and Swords Open Golf Course. The clubs are part of the Roganstown Hotel & Country Club complex, offering pro shop facilities, practice greens, and dining at O’Callaghan’s Bar. The courses attract international visitors and corporate groups, with year-round play facilitated by good drainage and a temperate climate. The venue emphasizes golf experiences, memberships, and visitor bookings in a scenic, hotel-integrated setting.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1992
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Swords Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 186 | 344 | 514 | 306 | 142 | 519 | 148 | 399 | 501 | 3059 | 377 | 394 | 399 | 158 | 402 | 158 | 505 | 334 | 394 | 3121 | 6180 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 176 | 318 | 504 | 296 | 131 | 497 | 136 | 388 | 497 | 2943 | 364 | 384 | 388 | 148 | 388 | 148 | 492 | 312 | 384 | 3008 | 5951 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 149 | 305 | 456 | 270 | 117 | 416 | 129 | 342 | 393 | 2577 | 342 | 358 | 324 | 131 | 358 | 118 | 451 | 297 | 325 | 2704 | 5281 |
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 Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Swords Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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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 30 Programs
% match to course practice profileFollow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Swords Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Full flagship program designed around Swords Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 53 practice days and 47 unique drills.
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Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Swords Golf Club and what to expect.
Swords Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5730 yards. The back tees extend to 6180.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6180.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6180.0 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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