36% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Portsalon Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Portsalon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Portsalon 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 23%Distance Control 23%Precision 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Portsalon Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Portsalon Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@portsalongolfclub.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
7 Fanad Way, Croaghross, Portsalon, Co. Donegal, F92 P290, Ireland
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Links
Architect
Pat Ruddy
Opened
1891
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(560 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 Portsalon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee accuracy unlocks wedge approaches and birdie looks, while par fives force careful positioning to dodge blowup risks amid shorter overall play.
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725994 yards5481 metersCR 69.1Bogey 90.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 388 | 343 | 487 | 176 | 404 | 324 | 474 | 389 | 3322 | 153 | 488 | 163 | 341 | 350 | 132 | 256 | 467 | 322 | 2672 | 5994 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725989 yards5476 metersCR 74.3Bogey 102.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 53.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 383 | 343 | 487 | 176 | 404 | 324 | 474 | 389 | 3317 | 153 | 488 | 163 | 341 | 350 | 132 | 256 | 467 | 322 | 2672 | 5989 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725364 yards4905 metersCR 70.6Bogey 99.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 122
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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 358 | 282 | 413 | 147 | 333 | 270 | 455 | 370 | 2920 | 139 | 471 | 117 | 246 | 340 | 132 | 255 | 418 | 326 | 2444 | 5364 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Portsalon 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization31%
Dispersion19%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started78% match
For Green tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
72% match
For Green tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
10 Week Flagship Program for Portsalon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Portsalon Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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73% match
For Green tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
48% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
60% match
For Green tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory20%
Precision19%
57% match
For Green tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy14%
82% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Aim16%
75% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
82% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
58% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim15%
Accuracy11%
64% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
80% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Red tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
77% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control12%
76% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision21%
Aim18%
66% match
For Red tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
21% match
For Red tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For Green tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
27% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
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Get Started64% match
For Green tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim36%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min18 HCP8 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
48% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
47% match
For Green tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Aim19%
71% 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%
73% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
36% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
36% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started64% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim19%
Accuracy13%
71% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
42% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
75% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
53% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Portsalon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Portsalon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Portsalon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Portsalon Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Portsalon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5679 yards. The back tees extend to 5994.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Portsalon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.1 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 Portsalon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5994.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Portsalon 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 Portsalon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5994.0 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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