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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 28%Precision 21%Distance Control 21%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.

18.8
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Driving Range30 min

Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Driver | Visualized Course
Driving Range31 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@theroyaldublingolfclub.com

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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

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

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through long par fours and reachable par fives that reward straight drives and sharp irons, with back nine ramping up trouble to squeeze every stroke amid tough scoring setups.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 727289 yards6665 metersCR 76.1Bogey 101.8Slope 138

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 131

Back Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 53.1 · Slope 145

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Par454345343354534544443772
Handicap
Yardage400484405179488595215413174335346455820546556145430544647839367289

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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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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 34 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Week 93 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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58% match
For Red tees

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Red tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Red tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%

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67% match
For Blue tees

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%

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55% match
For Shamrock A tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
68% match
For Shamrock A tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
78% match
For Shamrock A tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For Green tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%

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72% match
For Green tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Green tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
53% match
For Green tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim30%
Alignment28%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Royal Dublin

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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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