56% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands Of Donegal 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
groffmatt@gmail.com
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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
650 Pinkerton Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552, USA
Course Description
Highlands of Donegal is a public golf club located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. The golf course, originally opened in 1998 as Groff’s Farm Golf Club, weaves the rolling Pennsylvania countryside into an 18-hole layout with multiple tees for players of all abilities. The club offers memberships, leagues, outings and events, a pro shop, range facilities, and a bar, with tee times available through the on-site booking (Teesnap) system. It markets itself as a welcoming public course in a scenic rural setting near Mount Joy.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Bedell
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.8(175 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 Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady iron accuracy across waves of reachable par fours and par fives that tempt birdies but hide blowup risks on peak difficulty holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715841 yards5341 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.7Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 358 | 195 | 371 | 499 | 171 | 469 | 89 | 275 | 2785 | 348 | 338 | 147 | 466 | 336 | 479 | 132 | 387 | 423 | 3056 | 5841 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714848 yards4433 metersCR 68.9Bogey 97.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 312 | 145 | 277 | 430 | 124 | 391 | 78 | 228 | 2308 | 308 | 247 | 122 | 410 | 296 | 417 | 102 | 283 | 355 | 2540 | 4848 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715379 yards4919 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.1Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.3 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 14 | — | 9 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 325 | 169 | 311 | 490 | 147 | 442 | 85 | 249 | 2544 | 322 | 304 | 138 | 442 | 326 | 435 | 122 | 359 | 387 | 2835 | 5379 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands Of Donegal 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
43% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring20%
Mechanics15%
78% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
15 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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72% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision14%
Alignment14%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion20%
Aim16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control24%
70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
48% match
For Silver tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Silver tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring23%
Stroke15%
32% match
For Silver tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
79% match
For Silver tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Silver tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
72% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
42% match
For Silver tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started51% match
For Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring29%
Aim28%
63% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision15%
74% match
For Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
75% match
For Silver tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
60% match
For White tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim13%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control14%
54% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
14% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring23%
Aim22%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control14%
67% 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%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control11%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
82% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Aim21%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5344 yards. The back tees extend to 5841.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.4 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 Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5841.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club and how should I play it?
Highlands Of Donegal Golf 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 Highlands Of Donegal Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5841.0 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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