Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Donalda Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
213
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
Donalda Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Donalda 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Donalda Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Flop | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Donalda Club.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
start movement from denallda Club, 12 Bushbury Dr, North York, ON M3A 2Z7, Canada
Course Description
The Donalda Club, established in 1960, is one of Canada's most distinguished, private family clubs with valued traditions and prestige. We combine a high standard of social, athletic and dining facilities with uncompromising service to our members. We are located in Don Mills and the club is easily accessible by both bus and subway and only five minutes from Highway 401/404. This year round multi- activity facility is tucked away on a 200-acre ravine property - a quiet enclave of lush gardens, distinguished by its charming clubhouse and its beautifully landscaped and spacious grounds set in the Don Valley. Donalda Club is host to various activities including curling, golf, tennis, swimming, bridge, an extensive fitness program, and informal and fine dining facilities. We possess a strong senior management team and a solid foundation of staff to build on. The atmosphere is very friendly, and the General Manager and her team make sure members feel that their experience at the Donalda Club is extra special.
golf course • championship golf • thomas mcbroom design • indoor golf simulators • har-tru tennis courts • curling facility • 20 greens • golf and country club • toronto golf • canada golf club • social club • dining options • pool with slide • membership club • private club • recreation • fine dining • athletic facilities • family club
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas McBroom
Opened
1997
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 339 | 186 | 586 | 360 | 550 | 170 | 300 | 388 | 3277 | 408 | 388 | 221 | 363 | 151 | 394 | 360 | 443 | 506 | 3234 | 6511 |
Chairman Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 339 | 168 | 527 | 360 | 479 | 152 | 284 | 367 | 3036 | 408 | 373 | 194 | 363 | 151 | 365 | 360 | 419 | 466 | 3099 | 6135 |
President Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 318 | 168 | 527 | 347 | 398 | 152 | 249 | 327 | 2846 | 359 | 268 | 159 | 350 | 135 | 365 | 334 | 321 | 466 | 2757 | 5603 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 55.0 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 318 | 168 | 527 | 347 | 439 | 152 | 284 | 367 | 2962 | 359 | 373 | 194 | 350 | 135 | 365 | 334 | 419 | 466 | 2995 | 5957 |
Champion Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.8 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 305 | 142 | 473 | 341 | 333 | 134 | 201 | 292 | 2559 | 408 | 268 | 159 | 323 | 114 | 336 | 274 | 321 | 381 | 2584 | 5143 |
President Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 318 | 168 | 527 | 347 | 398 | 152 | 249 | 327 | 2846 | 359 | 268 | 159 | 350 | 135 | 365 | 334 | 321 | 466 | 2757 | 5603 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.5 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 283 | 131 | 473 | 332 | 333 | 116 | 201 | 292 | 2479 | 408 | 268 | 159 | 298 | 110 | 306 | 274 | 321 | 381 | 2525 | 5004 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 305 | 142 | 498 | 341 | 398 | 134 | 249 | 327 | 2732 | 359 | 268 | 159 | 323 | 114 | 336 | 319 | 321 | 428 | 2627 | 5359 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Donalda 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 profileFeel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Donalda Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Donalda 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFlop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Donalda 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 Donalda Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Donalda Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Donalda Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Donalda Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Donalda Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5758 yards. The back tees extend to 6511.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Donalda Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Donalda Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6511.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Donalda Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Donalda Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6511.0 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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