29% match
For Red 18 tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cloughaneely Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Cloughaneely Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cloughaneely 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 20%Aim 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cloughaneely Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cloughaneely Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
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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
Ballyconnell, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Course Description
Cloughaneely Golf Club is a 9-hole parkland golf course located in Ballyconnell, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, in the Gaeltacht region of the northwest, along the Wild Atlantic Way. Nestled between the Derryveagh Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, it offers well-maintained greens and fairways with scenic views of Horn Head and surrounding islands. The club welcomes visitors, golf societies, and new members, and provides online timesheet booking and competitive green fees to suit players of varying levels.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael Doherty
Opened
1996
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Business Claimed
⭐4.8(50 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 Cloughaneely Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 18
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests that strain iron reliability under steep slope pressure, while par fives tempt bold plays amid bogey risks on every turn.
W
White 18 Tee
Gender: MalePar 706092 yards5571 metersCR 69.2Bogey 91.6Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 195 | 335 | 346 | 381 | 362 | 147 | 501 | 371 | 3046 | 408 | 195 | 335 | 346 | 381 | 362 | 147 | 501 | 371 | 3046 | 6092 |
R
Red 18 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705272 yards4821 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.4Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 130 | 302 | 303 | 343 | 320 | 106 | 420 | 312 | 2636 | 400 | 130 | 302 | 303 | 343 | 320 | 106 | 420 | 312 | 2636 | 5272 |
R
Red 9 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 352636 yards2410 metersCR 35.8Bogey 50.7Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 130 | 302 | 303 | 343 | 320 | 106 | 420 | 312 | 2636 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cloughaneely 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Red 18 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Distance Control14%
43% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cloughaneely Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cloughaneely 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started63% match
For Red 18 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Red 18 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Red 18 tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Red 18 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
71% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red 18 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Red 18 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Red 18 tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
79% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Red 18 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red 18 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started58% match
For Red 18 tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim32%
Dispersion11%
70% match
For White 18 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
72% match
For White 18 tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White 18 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
48% match
For White 18 tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
44% match
For White 18 tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For White 18 tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For White 18 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
Aim15%
76% match
For White 18 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
72% match
For White 18 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White 18 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For White 18 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
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Get Started65% match
For White 18 tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
66% match
For White 18 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White 18 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
69% match
For White 18 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
68% match
For White 18 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
41% match
For Red 9 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Red 9 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Red 9 tees
Set up for success, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For Red 9 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
18% match
For Red 9 tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For Red 9 tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
26% match
For Red 9 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started72% match
For Red 9 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Red 9 tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Red 9 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red 9 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Red 9 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Red 9 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Red 9 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
76% match
For Red 9 tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red 9 tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cloughaneely Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cloughaneely Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cloughaneely Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cloughaneely Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cloughaneely Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4364 yards. The back tees extend to 6092.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cloughaneely Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cloughaneely Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6092.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Cloughaneely Golf Club and how should I play it?
Cloughaneely Golf Club is designed as a Parkland 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 Cloughaneely Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6092.0 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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