67% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mcdonald Ellon
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
37
37 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
159
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
Mcdonald Ellon Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mcdonald Ellon, 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
Precision 24%Distance Control 22%Scoring 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mcdonald Ellon
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mcdonald Ellon.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mcdonald.golf@virgin.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
Hospital Rd, Ellon AB41 9AW, UK
Course Description
McDonald Golf Club is a golf facility located in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, offering a courses and facilities for both visitors and members. The club provides information on fixtures, green fees, open competitions, and course-related resources such as handicap charts and event listings. It highlights its course status, opening times, and guest services, with links to booking tee times and related club activities. The site appears to center on golf enthusiasts in the Aberdeenshire area and surrounding regions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(84 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 Mcdonald Ellon, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow 2016
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating pressure on tee accuracy for par fours setting up iron approaches, where front nine elevates scoring risk through tougher ratings while back nine offers birdie chances on short par threes.
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705942 yards5433 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.8 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 330 | 371 | 477 | 393 | 381 | 201 | 395 | 578 | 3413 | 322 | 165 | 200 | 254 | 255 | 143 | 311 | 447 | 432 | 2529 | 5942 |
Y
Yellow 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 705600 yards5121 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 41.7 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 317 | 362 | 465 | 346 | 361 | 170 | 374 | 523 | 3192 | 317 | 160 | 185 | 242 | 249 | 133 | 290 | 428 | 404 | 2408 | 5600 |
R
Red 2016 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735505 yards5034 metersCR 73.1Bogey 104.4Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.7 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 325 | 358 | 400 | 370 | 371 | 194 | 390 | 482 | 3159 | 312 | 153 | 174 | 247 | 236 | 136 | 280 | 419 | 389 | 2346 | 5505 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mcdonald Ellon
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 37 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy15%
Aim12%
57% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Scoring21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mcdonald Ellon
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mcdonald Ellon. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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25% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For Yellow 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
68% match
For White 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
65% match
For White 2016 tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
Aim15%
61% match
For White 2016 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
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Get Started72% match
For White 2016 tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
32% match
For White 2016 tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
49% match
For White 2016 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory15%
57% match
For White 2016 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
77% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
77% match
For White 2016 tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
68% match
For White 2016 tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim17%
Alignment16%
55% match
For White 2016 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
81% match
For White 2016 tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
80% match
For White 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Aim16%
56% match
For White 2016 tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started66% match
For White 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
23% match
For Red 2016 tees
Sink long putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Visualization35%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision26%
Aim19%
72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
25% match
For Red 2016 tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
47% match
For Red 2016 tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory21%
Mechanics15%
51% match
For Red 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
68% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Precision17%
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Get Started76% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
67% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
79% match
For Red 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mcdonald Ellon
Get answers to common questions about playing Mcdonald Ellon and what to expect.
How difficult is Mcdonald Ellon for mid-handicap golfers?
Mcdonald Ellon presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mcdonald Ellon?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5724 yards. The back tees extend to 5942.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mcdonald Ellon?
With a course rating of 69.6 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mcdonald Ellon and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5942.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Mcdonald Ellon and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Mcdonald Ellon strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 5942.0 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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