26% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buncrana Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Buncrana Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buncrana 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 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buncrana 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
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buncrana Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@buncranagolfclub.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
Railway Rd, Ballymacarry Lower, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Course Description
Buncrana Golf Club is a historic nine-hole links course located in Buncrana, County Donegal, overlooking the White Strand on the shores of Lough Swilly. The club offers a classic links golfing experience for players of all levels, with facilities and events that cater to members and visitors alike. It emphasizes its status as Ireland’s oldest 9-hole links course and serves the Inishowen region.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Links
Opened
1890
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(90 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 Buncrana Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course with many par threes and compact par fours tests iron accuracy and putting on every hole to hold steady scores. Players face constant pressure for precise wedges and green work to dodge bogeys.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 664642 yards4245 metersCR 62.8Bogey 82.0Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.0 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.0 · Slope 103
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 159 | 240 | 285 | 430 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2321 | 280 | 159 | 240 | 285 | 430 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2321 | 4642 |
O
Old Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664232 yards3870 metersCR 64.6Bogey 89.9Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 44.9 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 159 | 240 | 153 | 357 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2116 | 280 | 159 | 240 | 153 | 357 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2116 | 4232 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704650 yards4252 metersCR 67.2Bogey 93.5Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 159 | 240 | 285 | 434 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2325 | 280 | 159 | 240 | 285 | 434 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2325 | 4650 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704865 yards4449 metersCR 68.7Bogey 95.8Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 159 | 240 | 285 | 487 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2378 | 280 | 159 | 240 | 285 | 596 | 128 | 335 | 357 | 107 | 2487 | 4865 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buncrana 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
42% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Buncrana Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buncrana 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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63% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
42% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
68% match
For White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control27%
Visualization14%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
36% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
44% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For Red tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim15%
Precision9%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring22%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started26% match
For Old Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
72% match
For Old Red tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Old Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
64% match
For Old Red tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Old Red tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For Old Red tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Old Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Old Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Old Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
60% match
For Old Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Old Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy12%
51% match
For Old Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring27%
Aim26%
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Get Started50% match
For Old Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Old Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
43% match
For Old Red tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
66% match
For Old Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
Precision13%
42% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Precision13%
68% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
31% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Buncrana Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buncrana Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Buncrana Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Buncrana Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Buncrana Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buncrana Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4548 yards. The back tees extend to 4865.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buncrana Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.7 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Buncrana Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4865.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Buncrana 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 Buncrana Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 4865.0 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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