40% match
For Red tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waterville Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Waterville Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waterville 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 19%Dispersion 12%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waterville 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 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
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods 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 | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waterville Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@watervillegolflinks.ie
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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
Murreagh, Waterville, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Course Description
Waterville Golf Links is a premier golf course located in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland. It is renowned as one of Ireland’s top ranked golf courses with a historic coastal links setting and a course that has hosted and entertained many famous faces. The site also features Waterville House, a dining and accommodation option, along with a golf shop, events, and a variety of facilities for visitors and tour operators.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Eddie Hackett/Tom Fazio
Opened
1889
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(559 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 Waterville Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests through packed par fours needing trusty irons and par fives tempting bold plays but risking big numbers, where sharp short game saves keep pars alive.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727347 yards6718 metersCR 76.1Bogey 100.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 464 | 425 | 199 | 586 | 194 | 424 | 436 | 445 | 3618 | 475 | 498 | 200 | 504 | 456 | 428 | 386 | 194 | 588 | 3729 | 7347 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726556 yards5995 metersCR 72.3Bogey 95.1Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 405 | 391 | 172 | 502 | 166 | 382 | 402 | 395 | 3207 | 435 | 461 | 160 | 474 | 396 | 380 | 345 | 164 | 534 | 3349 | 6556 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735319 yards4864 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 372 | 322 | 136 | 394 | 148 | 330 | 312 | 329 | 2646 | 323 | 368 | 104 | 388 | 328 | 316 | 320 | 120 | 406 | 2673 | 5319 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waterville 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 profile62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control28%
Visualization17%
73% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
44% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Waterville Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waterville 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Precision22%
30% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading10%
44% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Precision30%
Dispersion17%
83% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
Aim18%
40% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy26%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Precision16%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
28% match
For Black tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
48% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
55% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Aim31%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
73% match
For Black tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
37% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
76% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
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Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Precision13%
55% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision36%
Trajectory12%
44% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy21%
Visualization11%
64% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Aim16%
51% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
76% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control21%
Aim11%
74% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
68% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
38% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
85% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
55% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Waterville Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterville Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Waterville Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Waterville Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Waterville Golf Club challenges consistency. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waterville Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6333 yards. The back tees extend to 7347.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Waterville Golf Club?
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 Waterville Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7347.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Waterville Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Waterville Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 7347.0 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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