51% match
For Red tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whitehead Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
40
40 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Whitehead Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whitehead 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 21%Precision 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whitehead Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whitehead Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
shelagh@whiteheadgolfclub.co.uk
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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
Mccraes Brae, Whitehead BT38 9NZ, UK
Course Description
Whitehead Golf Club is a traditional golf club and course located in Islandmagee. The club offers a picturesque parkland layout with a welcoming membership and a warm, community atmosphere, attracting golfers of all levels. Facilities include a pro shop and coaching, as well as a restaurant and bars, underscoring a social and recreational focus beyond just the links. The club maintains historical roots and provides information on policies, match play, handicap management, and various sections for ladies and juniors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
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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 Whitehead 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 pressure from short par fours and frequent par threes testing iron touch and wedge saves, while par fives bring layup choices that risk bogey blowups if pushed.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705840 yards5340 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.3Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 152 | 513 | 308 | 181 | 487 | 383 | 355 | 152 | 2861 | 503 | 136 | 376 | 411 | 311 | 389 | 337 | 342 | 174 | 2979 | 5840 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706033 yards5517 metersCR 69.0Bogey 90.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 160 | 523 | 318 | 189 | 507 | 398 | 363 | 164 | 2962 | 511 | 147 | 387 | 421 | 321 | 399 | 345 | 352 | 188 | 3071 | 6033 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725474 yards5005 metersCR 72.8Bogey 104.7Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.6 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 118 | 406 | 308 | 180 | 461 | 365 | 330 | 142 | 2650 | 447 | 125 | 365 | 415 | 305 | 379 | 343 | 261 | 184 | 2824 | 5474 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whitehead 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 40 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
51% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Aim10%
43% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Trajectory32%
Mechanics15%
10 Week Flagship Program for Whitehead Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whitehead Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started36% match
For White tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
40% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
63% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Precision18%
83% match
For White tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Precision21%
21% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
21% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
57% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
Aim25%
59% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Scoring11%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
Precision13%
74% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy15%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
71% match
For Green tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision25%
Aim21%
50% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For Green tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
72% match
For Green tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Green tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
21% match
For Green tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
60% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
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Get Started72% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
84% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
65% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim17%
Accuracy14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whitehead Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Whitehead Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Whitehead Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Whitehead Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whitehead Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5754 yards. The back tees extend to 6033.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whitehead Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Whitehead Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6033.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Whitehead Golf Club and how should I play it?
Whitehead Golf Club is designed as a Links layout. 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 Whitehead Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6033.0 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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