Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

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Downings, Donegal, Ireland

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Old Tom Morris Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Old Tom Morris, 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 31%Precision 23%Distance Control 17%Aim 14%Dispersion 13%

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.

14.4

Average HCP

8.3

Minimum HCP

27.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Old Tom Morris

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range30 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Old Tom Morris.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

golf@rosapenna.ie

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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

9 Casey's Apartments

Course Description

Rosapenna is a luxury golf resort and hotel complex located in Downings, Co. Donegal, Ireland. It hosts three championship links—the Old Tom Morris Links, the Sandy Hills Links, and St Patrick’s Links by Tom Doak—on a scenic headland by Sheephaven Bay, offering a premier world-class golf experience and upscale on-site accommodations. The resort emphasizes golf breaks, resort amenities, and a range of leisure activities, drawing visitors seeking top-ranked courses and coastal scenery. Rosapenna positions itself as a premier Irish golf destination with a reputation for historic layouts and award-worthy new designs.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Old Tom Morris/Pat Ruddy

Opened

2009

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Old Tom Morris

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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Sink Every Mid Putt

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Gauge speed accurately, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min1 HCP3 drills

Precision40%

Scoring40%

Alignment13%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Aim28%

Scoring23%

Distance Control17%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control17%

Aim12%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Old Tom Morris

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Old Tom Morris. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Week 2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Distance Control13%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory23%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Tom Morris

Get answers to common questions about playing Old Tom Morris and what to expect.

How difficult is Old Tom Morris for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Old Tom Morris technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Old Tom Morris?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Old Tom Morris?

With a course rating of 70 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 Old Tom Morris and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Old Tom Morris and how should I play it?

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