49% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tramore Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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
Newtown Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Newtown, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 19%Accuracy 16%Precision 14%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Newtown
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Newtown.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@tramoregolfclub.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
Newtown Hill
Course Description
Tramore Golf Club is a premier parkland golf facility located in the South East of Ireland, just 10 minutes from Waterford City. The club offers 27 holes, combining the historic Old Course with the Newtown Nine, and features USGA-style sand-based greens. It hosts club competitions and has facilities including a pro shop, bar, and restaurant, with accommodation available nearby. The course is renowned for its scenic views and has hosted national championships, making it a key golfing venue in County Waterford.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Captain H.C. Tippett
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⭐4.6(242 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 Newtown, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red Burrows/Newtown
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from iron choices on par fours and threes where misses inflate scores easily while short par fives push layup decisions risking doubles on errors.
B
Blue 9 Tee
Gender: MalePar 353152 yards2882 metersCR 35.8Bogey 47.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 433 | 396 | 210 | 498 | 172 | 422 | 500 | 190 | 3152 |
W
White 9 Tee
Gender: MalePar 353021 yards2762 metersCR 35.2Bogey 46.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 410 | 375 | 193 | 470 | 172 | 401 | 500 | 168 | 3021 |
R
Red 9 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 342538 yards2321 metersCR 34.8Bogey 48.8Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 344 | 339 | 170 | 397 | 135 | 338 | 402 | 148 | 2538 |
R
Red Burrows/Newtown Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695170 yards4727 metersCR 70.3Bogey 98.9Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 457 | 135 | 347 | 313 | 153 | 398 | 167 | 331 | 2632 | 265 | 344 | 339 | 170 | 397 | 135 | 338 | 402 | 148 | 2538 | 5170 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Newtown
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 profile76% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Aim15%
79% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
14% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
9 Week Flagship Program for Newtown
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Newtown. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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50% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
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Get Started73% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Aim13%
67% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
45% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring35%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Red Burrows/Newtown tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy23%
Aim22%
28% match
For Blue 9 tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
38% match
For Blue 9 tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim14%
Alignment12%
71% match
For Blue 9 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
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For Blue 9 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
57% match
For Blue 9 tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
70% match
For Blue 9 tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
33% match
For Blue 9 tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
42% match
For Blue 9 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue 9 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Blue 9 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Blue 9 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue 9 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Blue 9 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring28%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For Blue 9 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
52% match
For Blue 9 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion17%
Trajectory14%
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For Blue 9 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
28% match
For Red 9 tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For Red 9 tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
42% match
For Red 9 tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
62% match
For Red 9 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
14% match
For Red 9 tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
72% match
For Red 9 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
71% match
For Red 9 tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Red 9 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Red 9 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Red 9 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Red 9 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
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Get Started73% match
For Red 9 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
58% match
For Red 9 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Red 9 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision23%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Red 9 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For White 9 tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy31%
Visualization11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Newtown
Get answers to common questions about playing Newtown and what to expect.
How difficult is Newtown for mid-handicap golfers?
Newtown is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Newtown?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3854 yards. The back tees extend to 5170.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Newtown?
With a course rating of 70.3 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Newtown and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5170.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Newtown and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Newtown strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5170.0 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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