Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Sunset Golf Course.
Total Programs
45
45 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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset Golf Course, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players 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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Sunset Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
mjohnson@londonderrypa.org
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Mark and Todd can help you get in shape for Sunset Golf Course.
Mark Worth
Golf Professional
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PGA Professional
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2601 Sunset Dr, Middletown, PA 17057, USA
Sunset Golf Course is a championship 18-hole golf facility located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, offering a par-71 layout with scenic views of the Susquehanna River and rolling countryside. The club features a driving range, a pro shop, and Sunset Bar & Grill, plus banquet facilities for events and catering. It hosts golf tournaments and leagues and provides multiple amenities for group outings, weddings, and corporate events. The driving range is seasonal, with seasonal menu options and event-rich programming throughout the year.
par 71 golf course • golf tournaments • driving range • pro shop • banquet facility • weddings catering • group outings • bar and grill • susquehanna river view • middletown pa golf • londonderry township golf • charity golf events • corporate outings • tournaments leagues • golf course rates • golf course • links-style • tree-lined • golfing experience • outdoor recreation • recreation
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Army Corps of Engineers
Opened
1963
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Sunset Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 501 | 204 | 395 | 205 | 468 | 484 | 133 | 384 | 3141 | 349 | 168 | 358 | 367 | 429 | 190 | 506 | 362 | 388 | 3117 | 6258 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.0 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 401 | 169 | 361 | 181 | 313 | 404 | 118 | 251 | 2525 | 340 | 141 | 293 | 353 | 332 | 120 | 444 | 268 | 280 | 2571 | 5096 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.5 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | — | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 406 | 194 | 363 | 191 | 448 | 476 | 124 | 337 | 2868 | 348 | 148 | 352 | 357 | 420 | 135 | 498 | 354 | 357 | 2969 | 5837 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 13 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 397 | 166 | 356 | 169 | 302 | 400 | 113 | 242 | 2469 | 336 | 135 | 284 | 347 | 326 | 111 | 434 | 262 | 268 | 2503 | 4972 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sunset Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunset Golf Course. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedSee the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Golf Course and what to expect.
Sunset Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5615 yards. The back tees extend to 6258.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.2 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6258.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6258.0 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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