39% match
For Red 18 tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Redcastle Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
Redcastle Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Redcastle 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 29%Distance Control 21%Aim 19%Precision 18%Alignment 11%
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.
20
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Redcastle Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 Redcastle Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@redcastlehotel.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
Inishowen Peninusla, Culineen, Redcastle, Co. Donegal, Ireland
Course Description
The Redcastle Oceanfront, Golf & Spa Hotel in County Donegal is a deluxe 4 star resort on the shores of Lough Foyle in Inishowen – one of the most beautiful peninsulas in Ireland. The secluded hotel is set among mature parkland with its own private 9 hole golf course, exciting restaurant and Thalasso therapy swimming pool with spa and gym.Situated just 30 minutes drive from City of Derry Airport and less than two hours drive from Belfast International Airport; the hotel is within easy reach of travellers' from across the world. Redcastle hotel is the perfect base for exploring Donegal's sandy beaches, rolling mountains and friendly towns and villages.
hotel • spa • golf • resort • wellness • accommodation • dining • travel
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1981
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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 Redcastle Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 18
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a control test on shortish layout where par fours and fives repeatedly pressure approach accuracy and risk bogeys on slight misses due to high relative difficulty.
W
White 18 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726128 yards5603 metersCR 69.0Bogey 91.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 381 | 383 | 516 | 350 | 125 | 307 | 494 | 174 | 334 | 3064 | 381 | 383 | 516 | 350 | 125 | 307 | 494 | 174 | 334 | 3064 | 6128 |
Y
Yellow 18 Tee
Gender: MalePar 725692 yards5205 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 340 | 486 | 328 | 130 | 290 | 469 | 131 | 330 | 2846 | 342 | 340 | 486 | 328 | 130 | 290 | 469 | 131 | 330 | 2846 | 5692 |
Y
Yellow 9 Tee
Gender: MalePar 362846 yards2602 metersCR 33.5Bogey 44.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.6 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 340 | 486 | 328 | 130 | 290 | 469 | 131 | 330 | 2846 |
R
Red 18 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725204 yards4759 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.8Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 334 | 476 | 324 | 125 | 226 | 417 | 150 | 236 | 2602 | 314 | 334 | 476 | 324 | 125 | 226 | 417 | 150 | 236 | 2602 | 5204 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Redcastle 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Red 18 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Red 18 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
65% match
For Red 18 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Redcastle Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Redcastle 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Red 18 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Trajectory16%
50% match
For Red 18 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red 18 tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started69% match
For Red 18 tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
46% match
For Red 18 tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
84% match
For Red 18 tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
74% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Red 18 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red 18 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
76% match
For Red 18 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Red 18 tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
51% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red 18 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
61% match
For Red 18 tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Red 18 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision12%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started61% match
For White 18 tees
Practice line and speed, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
51% match
For White 18 tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
78% match
For White 18 tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
78% match
For White 18 tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
46% match
For White 18 tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
65% match
For White 18 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
62% match
For White 18 tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
72% match
For White 18 tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White 18 tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
64% match
For White 18 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
78% match
For White 18 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White 18 tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For White 18 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White 18 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For White 18 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Yellow 18 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Yellow 18 tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Yellow 18 tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
44% match
For Yellow 18 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
57% match
For Yellow 18 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
45% match
For Yellow 18 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
66% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
56% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control11%
51% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring53%
Distance Control31%
Visualization16%
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Get Started66% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Chip through gate, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring16%
Alignment12%
57% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
48% match
For Yellow 9 tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Redcastle Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Redcastle Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Redcastle Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Redcastle Golf Club presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Redcastle Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4487 yards. The back tees extend to 6128.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Redcastle Golf Club?
With a course rating of 69.0 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Redcastle Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6128.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Redcastle Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Redcastle Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6128.0 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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