66% match
For Yellow 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 Thurles Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Thurles Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thurles 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thurles Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thurles Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
office@thurlesgolfclub.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
Turtulla Bridge, Mullauns, Thurles, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Course Description
Thurles Golf Club is a historic golf venue located in County Tipperary, Ireland. The club features a well-maintained parkland course renowned for offering a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels, with a welcoming membership of over 800. In addition to the course, the club encompasses dining at the Daniel O’Connell Bar & Restaurant and facilities for events, making it a social and sporting hub for members and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lionel Hewson
Opened
1909
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(240 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 Thurles Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated mid-iron tests on par fours with short par three breathers, where par fives force layup choices to dodge blowup scores amid overall tough resistance.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726661 yards6091 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.9Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 507 | 419 | 138 | 367 | 171 | 404 | 399 | 538 | 388 | 3331 | 417 | 210 | 351 | 534 | 181 | 355 | 368 | 419 | 495 | 3330 | 6661 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726411 yards5862 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.4Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 394 | 124 | 351 | 150 | 371 | 379 | 528 | 367 | 3145 | 412 | 201 | 346 | 524 | 173 | 343 | 365 | 413 | 489 | 3266 | 6411 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726204 yards5673 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 481 | 381 | 101 | 351 | 136 | 371 | 366 | 511 | 367 | 3065 | 408 | 190 | 332 | 490 | 164 | 331 | 358 | 410 | 456 | 3139 | 6204 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735506 yards5035 metersCR 73.2Bogey 102.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.6 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 359 | 94 | 305 | 122 | 278 | 319 | 392 | 328 | 2597 | 388 | 154 | 309 | 457 | 151 | 285 | 330 | 383 | 452 | 2909 | 5506 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thurles 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Yellow tees
Challenge limits, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision23%
Trajectory17%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Alignment25%
Aim19%
49% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Thurles Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thurles 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Yellow tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Distance Control13%
38% match
For Yellow tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
42% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy21%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
52% match
For Blue tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
38% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Aim13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Alignment15%
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Get Started60% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment21%
Aim19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Alignment21%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring14%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Trajectory17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim18%
Distance Control14%
55% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
52% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Aim28%
Precision25%
67% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
75% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
73% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion20%
Precision16%
67% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim18%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim15%
38% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
69% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring14%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
70% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thurles Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Thurles Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Thurles Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Thurles Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thurles Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6084 yards. The back tees extend to 6661.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thurles Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Thurles Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6661.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Thurles Golf Club and how should I play it?
Thurles Golf Club is designed as a Parkland 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 Thurles Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6661.0 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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