38% match
For Red tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dunfanaghy Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Dunfanaghy Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dunfanaghy 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
16.8
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dunfanaghy Golf Club
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are 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 Dunfanaghy Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dunfanaghygolf@eircom.net
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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
Kill, Sandhill, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Course Description
Dunfanaghy Golf Club is a historic links golf course located in Dunfanaghy, on the northwest coast of County Donegal, Ireland, along the Wild Atlantic Way. The course, designed by Harry Vardon and linked to notable figures such as Ryder Cup Captain Paul McGinley, offers year-round golf with sweeping coastal views of Sheephaven Bay and Killahoey Beach. It sits on the edge of a vibrant village and is integrated with the region’s seaside landscape and maritime scenery. The club emphasizes its coastal links experience and long-standing golfing tradition in the Donegal area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
68
Type
Links
Architect
Mr. Harry Vardon
Opened
1905
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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 Dunfanaghy Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee accuracy sets easy irons but back nine length builds risk of bogey chains from slight errors.The lone par five adds a stretch decision amid steady approach demands.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695812 yards5314 metersCR 67.7Bogey 87.9Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.8 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.1 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 162 | 397 | 379 | 373 | 429 | 229 | 309 | 136 | 2760 | 311 | 326 | 388 | 161 | 362 | 398 | 547 | 187 | 372 | 3052 | 5812 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 695670 yards5185 metersCR 67.1Bogey 87.0Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 156 | 388 | 372 | 366 | 416 | 224 | 303 | 131 | 2695 | 301 | 317 | 372 | 155 | 355 | 392 | 547 | 175 | 361 | 2975 | 5670 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694948 yards4524 metersCR 68.6Bogey 95.7Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 128 | 316 | 341 | 358 | 407 | 168 | 294 | 103 | 2393 | 274 | 315 | 309 | 128 | 306 | 309 | 453 | 138 | 323 | 2555 | 4948 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dunfanaghy 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Dispersion21%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Dunfanaghy Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dunfanaghy 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision26%
Scoring19%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
51% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment28%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment15%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
Precision14%
62% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Precision13%
42% match
For White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
60% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Alignment16%
49% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
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Get Started37% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
56% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
58% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
58% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Dispersion13%
81% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim23%
Scoring12%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring26%
Accuracy11%
19% match
For Yellow tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunfanaghy Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunfanaghy Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Dunfanaghy Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Dunfanaghy Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 109.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 68.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dunfanaghy Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5380 yards. The back tees extend to 5812.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dunfanaghy Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.7 and par 68, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 68 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dunfanaghy Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5812.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Dunfanaghy Golf Club and how should I play it?
Dunfanaghy Golf Club is designed as a Links 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 Dunfanaghy Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 109.0 and yardage reaching 5812.0 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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