40% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Heath Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
The Heath Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Heath 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 25%Scoring 20%Precision 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 15%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Heath Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Heath Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@theheathgc.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
M7, Greatheath, The Heath, Co. Laois, Ireland
Course Description
The Heath Golf Club is a golf club located in The Heath, Portlaoise, Ireland. The club features an inland links-style course noted for its good drainage, enabling year-round play with permanent greens. Facilities include a 10-bay driving range, lake-side putting green, and a chipping area, all anchored by a clubhouse with bar and catering. The club welcomes societies, visitors, and new members, and hosts open competitions and local events.
inland links golf • portlaoise golf • the heath golf club • 18-hole course • driving range • putting green • chipping practice • clubhouse catering • open competitions • interclub fixtures • societies golfing • golf membership ireland • golf course laois • visitors welcome
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Arthur Spring
Opened
1930
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Business Claimed
⭐4.4(93 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 The Heath 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 par four gauntlet that stresses iron placement on every turn, with short par threes adding quick precision tests and par fives tempting but punishing reach shots.Short putts under ten feet, mid-range ten to twenty feet, longer over twenty feetYYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYPitch, ChipYYYYYDistance Control, TrajectoryYYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716628 yards6061 metersCR 72.6Bogey 96.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 508 | 186 | 383 | 491 | 317 | 413 | 408 | 413 | 188 | 3307 | 379 | 177 | 386 | 426 | 393 | 419 | 550 | 185 | 406 | 3321 | 6628 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716367 yards5822 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 175 | 381 | 492 | 304 | 383 | 374 | 380 | 173 | 3146 | 375 | 171 | 368 | 415 | 385 | 408 | 536 | 171 | 392 | 3221 | 6367 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716133 yards5608 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.1Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 166 | 368 | 479 | 304 | 363 | 367 | 357 | 161 | 3040 | 363 | 145 | 359 | 408 | 383 | 384 | 515 | 155 | 381 | 3093 | 6133 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725535 yards5061 metersCR 70.7Bogey 97.0Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 170 | 314 | 398 | 311 | 305 | 311 | 317 | 147 | 2697 | 342 | 130 | 328 | 408 | 344 | 348 | 467 | 142 | 329 | 2838 | 5535 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Heath 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 profile65% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim27%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Heath Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Heath Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy13%
37% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy36%
Aim11%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
54% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
85% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Dispersion17%
81% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
42% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Aim12%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
87% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
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Get Started41% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Beat streaks, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control11%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision29%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
86% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Aim12%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
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Get Started49% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision19%
Aim19%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Scoring30%
Aim19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
41% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion19%
Precision15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started81% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Scoring13%
73% 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%
71% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Heath Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Heath Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Heath Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Heath Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Heath Golf Club technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Heath Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6082 yards. The back tees extend to 6628.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Heath Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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.
How long is The Heath Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6628.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Heath Golf Club and how should I play it?
The Heath Golf Club is designed as a Links layout. 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 The Heath Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6628.0 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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