28% match
For Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tralee Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Tralee Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tralee 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 24%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 19%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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tralee Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tralee Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@traleegolfclub.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
2 The Square, Barrow, Ardfert, Co. Kerry, V92 E336, Ireland
Course Description
Tralee Golf Club is an 18-hole championship links course located in Barrow, County Kerry, Ireland. Established in 1896 and relocated to its current coastal site in 1984, the course was designed by Arnold Palmer. It features nearly 7,000 yards of challenging play with a par of 72, known for its stunning Atlantic coastline, towering dunes, and cliff-top tees.The club offers a range of facilities, including a clubhouse, pro shop, and practice areas. It hosts various events such as tournaments, society outings, and corporate gatherings. Membership options are available for both full and visitor members, with a community of over 1,300 members. Tralee Golf Club attracts golf enthusiasts and tourists alike, highlighting its scenic location and historical significance, including ties to the Spanish Armada and the filming of *Ryan’s Daughter*.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
1984
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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 Tralee Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated tests from long par fives and steady par fours that stress tee power and iron placement, with high slope adding risk to every imprecise shot.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726947 yards6352 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.6Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 584 | 194 | 422 | 428 | 416 | 161 | 386 | 523 | 3514 | 478 | 593 | 460 | 152 | 395 | 300 | 197 | 360 | 498 | 3433 | 6947 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 726175 yards5646 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 524 | 125 | 374 | 390 | 388 | 129 | 347 | 473 | 3121 | 437 | 535 | 423 | 127 | 381 | 264 | 138 | 314 | 435 | 3054 | 6175 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726643 yards6074 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.1Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 567 | 156 | 400 | 413 | 408 | 150 | 377 | 508 | 3365 | 451 | 557 | 443 | 145 | 390 | 290 | 182 | 332 | 488 | 3278 | 6643 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725398 yards4936 metersCR 73.3Bogey 104.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 494 | 122 | 315 | 342 | 340 | 124 | 305 | 443 | 2837 | 341 | 448 | 381 | 99 | 280 | 232 | 117 | 255 | 408 | 2561 | 5398 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tralee 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 profile38% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy15%
35% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Tralee Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tralee Golf Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started37% match
For Green tees
Control short iron height, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory31%
Mechanics23%
55% match
For Green tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP9 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision23%
Mechanics20%
35% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
42% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
54% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Trajectory15%
72% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
68% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Precision17%
62% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
35% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
49% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision23%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
28% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
46% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
48% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
42% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
53% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim14%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring31%
Visualization13%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion16%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
77% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tralee Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Tralee Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Tralee Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Tralee Golf Club technically exacting. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tralee Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6172 yards. The back tees extend to 6947.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tralee Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Tralee Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6947.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Tralee Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Links style. 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 Tralee Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6947.0 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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