41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Downing Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Downing Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Downing Golf Course, 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%Precision 22%Scoring 20%Aim 16%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.
17.4
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Downing Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 | 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 | Perpendicular 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 Downing Golf Course.
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
1351 Troupe Rd, Harborcreek, PA 16421, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1962
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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 Downing Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests power off the tee on repeated long par fives and fours where back nine ratings ramp up scoring pressure through tougher back-end layout.This course tests power off the tee on repeated long par fives and fours where back nine ratings ramp up scoring pressure through tougher back-end layout.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727100 yards6492 metersCR 80.6Bogey 112.7Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 55.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 40.7 · BR 57.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 400 | 406 | 370 | 197 | 416 | 575 | 173 | 438 | 3486 | 512 | 219 | 401 | 503 | 409 | 203 | 408 | 456 | 503 | 3614 | 7100 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724144 yards3789 metersCR 64.4Bogey 88.2Slope 101
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 43.7 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.5 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 250 | 247 | 222 | 104 | 244 | 334 | 98 | 248 | 2048 | 302 | 123 | 240 | 287 | 232 | 121 | 241 | 274 | 276 | 2096 | 4144 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726593 yards6029 metersCR 77.2Bogey 107.7Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 330 | 374 | 346 | 188 | 371 | 550 | 158 | 422 | 3240 | 490 | 206 | 384 | 467 | 331 | 195 | 395 | 425 | 460 | 3353 | 6593 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Downing Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Blue tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Alignment17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Downing Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Downing Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started55% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Dispersion18%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring27%
Aim25%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Green tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
56% match
For Green tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
69% match
For Green tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
48% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
48% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
66% match
For Green tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Green tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
45% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
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Get Started77% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Precision18%
71% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Precision12%
81% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
37% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
59% match
For White tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Accuracy11%
22% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
65% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Downing Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Downing Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Downing Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Downing Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 80.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Downing Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5622 yards. The back tees extend to 7100.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Downing Golf Course?
With a course rating of 80.6 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 Downing Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7100.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Downing Golf Course and how should I play it?
Downing Golf Course 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 Downing Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 7100.0 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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