66% match
For Blue tees
Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wicklow Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Wicklow Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wicklow 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 27%Scoring 19%Precision 18%Aim 17%Alignment 16%
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.
20.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
35.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wicklow Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wicklow Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@wicklowgolfclub.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
Dunbur Rd, Corporation Lands, Wicklow, Ireland
Course Description
One of the oldest golf clubs on the East Coast, Wicklow Golf Club was founded in 1904 and is an 18-hole cliff top course with outstanding and unique sea views hewn from the wild coastline of Wicklow. As you play, enjoy the spectacular views of the Wicklow Mountains and the magnificent coastline from the old Wicklow Head Lighthouse to the South and all of Wicklow Bay to the North. Our course would be best described as; clifftop set, with parkland soil and a real links feel. Each hole offers a great challenge for golfers of every level. For more information contact us on +35340467379.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Craddock/Ruddy
Opened
1904
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⭐4.5(530 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 Wicklow Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716040 yards5523 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.6Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 522 | 401 | 269 | 302 | 301 | 406 | 137 | 396 | 144 | 2878 | 363 | 170 | 397 | 350 | 545 | 347 | 482 | 160 | 348 | 3162 | 6040 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715801 yards5304 metersCR 69.0Bogey 92.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 515 | 392 | 258 | 297 | 296 | 365 | 119 | 364 | 143 | 2749 | 354 | 164 | 383 | 342 | 540 | 318 | 467 | 147 | 337 | 3052 | 5801 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715010 yards4581 metersCR 71.2Bogey 102.9Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 53.0 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 317 | 218 | 294 | 271 | 302 | 102 | 287 | 131 | 2368 | 342 | 136 | 320 | 325 | 418 | 261 | 424 | 109 | 307 | 2642 | 5010 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wicklow 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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Dispersion19%
53% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Wicklow Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wicklow Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Blue tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
48% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
60% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Trajectory20%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment16%
Dispersion12%
66% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
42% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
28% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
80% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment35%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
51% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion27%
Visualization17%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
64% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Precision11%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment24%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Wicklow Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wicklow Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Wicklow Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Wicklow Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Wicklow Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wicklow Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5525 yards. The back tees extend to 6040.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wicklow Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Wicklow Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6040.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Wicklow 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 Wicklow Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6040.0 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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