Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

205

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tulfarris Hotel 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 29%Scoring 25%Precision 15%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.

18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@tulfarris.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

Blessington Lakes, Rathballylong, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 EE95, Ireland

Course Description

Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort is a luxurious four-star retreat located in County Wicklow, Ireland, known for its beautiful setting by Blessington Lakes and the Wicklow Mountains. The resort is situated on a 200-acre estate that features an 18th-century Manor House, blending historical charm with modern luxury. It is just 45 minutes from Dublin, making it an ideal escape for travelers. The resort offers deluxe accommodations, including bedrooms and large suites with stunning views. Guests can enjoy fine dining at Fairways Restaurant or a more casual experience at The Brasserie. Tulfarris is also home to an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Patrick J Merrigan, which has hosted prestigious events. The Spa at Tulfarris provides a range of treatments for relaxation and wellness. Additionally, the resort caters to various events, including weddings and corporate gatherings, with versatile spaces available for both formal and casual occasions.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Patrick Merrigan

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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 Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course plays as a steady grind of long par fours and reachable par fives that test full swings, with par threes adding approach pressure and high ratings pushing bogey-level scores on most holes.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 727134 yards6523 metersCR 75.4Bogey 100.6Slope 136

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 50.5 · Slope 136

Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.1 · Slope 136

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Par534443445364345453443672
Handicap
Yardage540183425456375184413434608361844717440551140952020036948135167134

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tulfarris Hotel 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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12 Week Flagship Program for Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tulfarris Hotel 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 9–116 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–125 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

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66% match
For Red tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%

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64% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
59% match
For Red tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim11%
56% match
For Red tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
55% match
For Green tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
59% match
For Green tees

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%

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63% match
For White tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
54% match
For White tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
76% match
For White tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
64% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring26%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
61% match
For White tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%

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47% match
For Blue tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Blue tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
70% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Aim18%
58% match
For Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%

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64% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees

Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment15%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Blue tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision20%
Dispersion20%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6174 yards. The back tees extend to 7134.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club?

With a course rating of 75.4 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 Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 7134.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Tulfarris Hotel Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7134.0 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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