41% match
For Green tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Links Portmarnock
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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 Links Portmarnock Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Links Portmarnock, 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 31%Scoring 25%Dispersion 16%Precision 15%Visualization 11%
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.
14.8
Average HCP
8.5
Minimum HCP
27.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Links Portmarnock
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Links Portmarnock.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mcassidy@portmarnock.com
Giving lessons at The Links Portmarnock? Get featured here.
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
Station Rd, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Course Description
Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is a luxurious coastal resort located in Portmarnock, Dublin, Ireland, along the scenic Velvet Strand. This historically significant site was once the family home of the Jameson whiskey dynasty, and it offers guests a tranquil seaside retreat with stunning views of the Irish Sea. The resort features an award-winning golf course, the Jameson Golf Links, designed by Bernhard Langer. This championship 18-hole course spans 208 acres and showcases classic links characteristics. Guests can enjoy stylish accommodations, a full-service spa, and multiple dining options, including the historic Jameson Bar and the "1780" Restaurant. The resort also provides event hosting capabilities for weddings and corporate gatherings, making it a versatile destination for various occasions. With its rich heritage and modern amenities, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links is an ideal choice for leisure travelers, golf enthusiasts, and those interested in the Jameson legacy.
coastal resort • links golf course • spa retreat • jameson experience • weddings • meetings and events • stay and play • dublin attractions • velvet strand • golf packages • golf memberships • the jameson experience • spa packages • sea views • dining venues • portmarnock hotel • garree golf links • irish hospitality • coastal getaway • luxury accommodation • golf links • spa services • fine dining • beachfront • irish history • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Links
Architect
Bernard Langer
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(2539 reviews)
View on Google MapsInterested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for The Links Portmarnock, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This stern layout pressures iron play on numerous long par fours and reachable par fives, where tee positioning creates scoring chances but poor approaches raise bogey risks through short game demands.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 717120 yards6511 metersCR 75.0Bogey 99.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 373 | 216 | 589 | 471 | 568 | 450 | 409 | 171 | 3621 | 374 | 164 | 458 | 631 | 357 | 439 | 419 | 211 | 446 | 3499 | 7120 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716660 yards6090 metersCR 72.5Bogey 96.5Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 360 | 188 | 560 | 447 | 505 | 443 | 374 | 159 | 3402 | 360 | 148 | 444 | 587 | 341 | 398 | 394 | 187 | 399 | 3258 | 6660 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716276 yards5739 metersCR 77.8Bogey 111.3Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.9 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 334 | 164 | 537 | 433 | 478 | 420 | 353 | 138 | 3207 | 346 | 138 | 394 | 561 | 314 | 385 | 365 | 171 | 395 | 3069 | 6276 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715634 yards5152 metersCR 74.1Bogey 105.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.1 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 299 | 132 | 455 | 383 | 423 | 398 | 302 | 131 | 2864 | 327 | 122 | 336 | 528 | 276 | 354 | 302 | 164 | 361 | 2770 | 5634 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Links Portmarnock
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
74% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Links Portmarnock
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Links Portmarnock. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
55% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Mechanics15%
66% match
For Green tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
68% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
36% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started79% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
62% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Dispersion13%
48% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
70% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion11%
59% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
60% match
For Green tees
Control rollout, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
57% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim19%
Dispersion11%
62% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Dispersion23%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
37% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
37% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
59% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
60% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Precision15%
59% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
47% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
57% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Aim20%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim27%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started60% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Precision21%
Accuracy11%
76% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
50% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion19%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Links Portmarnock
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 Links Portmarnock
Get answers to common questions about playing The Links Portmarnock and what to expect.
How difficult is The Links Portmarnock for mid-handicap golfers?
The Links Portmarnock is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Links Portmarnock?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6377 yards. The back tees extend to 7120.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Links Portmarnock?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Links Portmarnock and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7120.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The Links Portmarnock 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 The Links Portmarnock strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 7120.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near The Links Portmarnock. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
19 Programs
1.34 km away
Portmarnock Golf Club - Championship
Portmarnock, Dublin
18 Programs
1.34 km away
Portmarnock Golf Club - Yellow Nine
Portmarnock, Dublin
49 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Red
Malahide, D
45 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Blue
Malahide, Dublin
48 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Yellow
Malahide, Dublin
17 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Red/Yellow
Malahide, Dublin
13 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Blue/Red
Malahide, Dublin
15 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Blue/Yellow
Malahide, Dublin
11 Programs
1.57 km away
Malahide Golf Club - Yellow/Blue
Malahide, Dublin
Same Architect
Courses by Bernard Langer
Explore other courses designed by Bernard Langer. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 1 Course
The Links Portmarnock
The Links Portmarnock
Portmarnock, D