45% match
For Red 2019 tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Donnington Grove Country Club (1005218)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
42
42 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Donnington Grove Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Donnington Grove Country 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 31%Precision 19%Scoring 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 13%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Donnington Grove Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Donnington Grove Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Donnington Grove, Grove Rd, Newbury RG14 2LA, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dave Thomas
Opened
1993
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⭐4.3(795 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 Donnington Grove Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Short-Mid (3-15 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, PrecisionYYYYYWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW), Short irons (9,8)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 727097 yards6489 metersCR 74.6Bogey 100.1Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.2 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 585 | 409 | 448 | 200 | 557 | 186 | 463 | 331 | 3560 | 627 | 419 | 378 | 520 | 369 | 177 | 422 | 210 | 415 | 3537 | 7097 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 726557 yards5996 metersCR 71.8Bogey 96.3Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 512 | 386 | 425 | 169 | 545 | 155 | 441 | 321 | 3327 | 571 | 373 | 368 | 503 | 308 | 159 | 398 | 186 | 364 | 3230 | 6557 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725840 yards5340 metersCR 74.2Bogey 104.9Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 488 | 351 | 358 | 142 | 434 | 116 | 391 | 296 | 2908 | 499 | 328 | 339 | 485 | 273 | 114 | 372 | 165 | 357 | 2932 | 5840 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Donnington Grove Country 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 42 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Red 2019 tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Red 2019 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Donnington Grove Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Donnington Grove Country 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Center green hits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision27%
Scoring16%
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Get Started49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
20% match
For Red 2019 tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
53% match
For Red 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring12%
77% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision15%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision25%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started78% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision26%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Red 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
24% match
For Yellow tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Aim23%
Scoring23%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Dispersion13%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Center green hits, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring23%
Precision20%
20% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
20% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Aim16%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision23%
Alignment10%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Aim21%
62% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
62% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Donnington Grove Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Donnington Grove Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Donnington Grove Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Donnington Grove Country Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Donnington Grove Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6468 yards. The back tees extend to 7097.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Donnington Grove Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Donnington Grove Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7097.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Donnington Grove Country Club and how should I play it?
Donnington Grove Country 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 Donnington Grove Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7097.0 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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