Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Faughan Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Faughan Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Faughan Valley 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
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 Faughan Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
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.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Faughan Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@faughanvalleygolfclub.co.uk
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Facilities
Location
8 Carmoney Rd, Eglinton, Londonderry BT47 3JH, UK
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Links
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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 Faughan Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 164 | 482 | 321 | 391 | 378 | 121 | 162 | 405 | 2746 | 191 | 321 | 229 | 267 | 289 | 320 | 180 | 315 | 356 | 2468 | 5214 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 44.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.0 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 172 | 493 | 350 | 399 | 402 | 139 | 183 | 415 | 2885 | 195 | 336 | 234 | 278 | 321 | 327 | 188 | 322 | 367 | 2568 | 5453 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 262 | 159 | 335 | 242 | 356 | 408 | 115 | 140 | 405 | 2422 | 141 | 273 | 218 | 240 | 200 | 246 | 136 | 308 | 336 | 2098 | 4520 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Faughan Valley 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profilePitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Faughan Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Faughan Valley Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Faughan Valley Golf 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 Faughan Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Faughan Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Faughan Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Faughan Valley Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Faughan Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4986 yards. The back tees extend to 5453.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Faughan Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.0 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Faughan Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5453.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Faughan Valley Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Links 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 Faughan Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5453.0 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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