80% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for West Waterford Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
35
35 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
152
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
West Waterford Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West Waterford 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 27%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 17%Trajectory 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.
19.6
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
36.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for West Waterford Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about West Waterford Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@westwaterfordgolf.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
Coolcormuck Valley, Coolcormuck, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Course Description
West Waterford Golf Club is a historic golf club located in Coolcormuck Valley, Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland. The club features a renowned golf course and offers green fees, tee time bookings, memberships, and social events including societies and corporate functions, along with a bar and restaurant. It is known as the home club of touring professionals Séamus Power and Gary Hurley, highlighting its stature in Irish golf. The club promotes member engagement through newsletters and club news, and maintains active social media presence.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Eddie Hackett
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(164 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 West Waterford Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on approach irons across par fours where misses lead to bogeys easily. Long par fives repeat the choice of safe layups versus risk for birdie chances amid higher back nine trouble.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 736736 yards6159 metersCR 73.2Bogey 96.9Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 342 | 373 | 193 | 473 | 405 | 398 | 375 | 207 | 3282 | 421 | 173 | 462 | 163 | 403 | 322 | 517 | 423 | 570 | 3454 | 6736 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 736432 yards5881 metersCR 71.9Bogey 94.7Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 46.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 506 | 318 | 361 | 179 | 461 | 393 | 385 | 363 | 189 | 3155 | 406 | 162 | 444 | 153 | 398 | 312 | 506 | 406 | 490 | 3277 | 6432 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 735965 yards5454 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 494 | 307 | 351 | 157 | 451 | 334 | 376 | 353 | 168 | 2991 | 397 | 146 | 364 | 137 | 305 | 304 | 456 | 399 | 466 | 2974 | 5965 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735383 yards4922 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.2Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 264 | 313 | 143 | 406 | 334 | 326 | 313 | 153 | 2698 | 341 | 142 | 364 | 138 | 305 | 225 | 427 | 323 | 420 | 2685 | 5383 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for West Waterford 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 35 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
44% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for West Waterford Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West Waterford Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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47% match
For Red tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion19%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
53% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started84% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
58% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Trajectory16%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
47% match
For White tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
53% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim39%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
43% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Alignment20%
Aim15%
61% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Accuracy14%
76% match
For White tees
Control short iron distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring30%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
51% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision28%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory22%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
26% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim24%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory18%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision22%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Blue tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at West Waterford Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about West Waterford Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing West Waterford Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is West Waterford Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, West Waterford Golf Club challenges consistency. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at West Waterford Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6060 yards. The back tees extend to 6736.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at West Waterford Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 West Waterford Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6736.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is West Waterford Golf Club 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 West Waterford Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6736.0 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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