Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Royal Dublin
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
The Royal Dublin Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Royal Dublin, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Royal Dublin
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Royal Dublin.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@theroyaldublingolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
Northside, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Harry Colt
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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 Royal Dublin, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green Temp
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 53.1 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 484 | 405 | 179 | 488 | 595 | 215 | 413 | 174 | 3353 | 464 | 558 | 205 | 465 | 561 | 454 | 305 | 446 | 478 | 3936 | 7289 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 43.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 378 | 305 | 101 | 317 | 506 | 129 | 341 | 129 | 2487 | 311 | 417 | 145 | 402 | 386 | 383 | 234 | 369 | 377 | 3024 | 5511 |
Shamrock A Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 467 | 397 | 154 | 446 | 571 | 188 | 390 | 163 | 3163 | 419 | 527 | 151 | 409 | 506 | 432 | 266 | 394 | 453 | 3557 | 6720 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 51.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 467 | 397 | 172 | 446 | 571 | 188 | 390 | 163 | 3181 | 441 | 540 | 185 | 431 | 544 | 432 | 284 | 422 | 465 | 3744 | 6925 |
Green Temp Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 446 | 305 | 101 | 317 | 506 | 129 | 341 | 129 | 2555 | 311 | 417 | 145 | 402 | 386 | 383 | 245 | 369 | 377 | 3035 | 5590 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.6 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 446 | 309 | 149 | 417 | 509 | 132 | 342 | 133 | 2806 | 377 | 419 | 149 | 405 | 387 | 384 | 245 | 381 | 427 | 3174 | 5980 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Royal Dublin
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for The Royal Dublin
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Royal Dublin. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSet sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Royal Dublin
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 Royal Dublin
Get answers to common questions about playing The Royal Dublin and what to expect.
How difficult is The Royal Dublin for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Royal Dublin technically exacting. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Royal Dublin?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6400 yards. The back tees extend to 7289.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Royal Dublin?
With a course rating of 76.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Royal Dublin and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7289.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is The Royal Dublin and how should I play it?
The Royal Dublin 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 Royal Dublin strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7289.0 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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