48% match
For Red tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sunset Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunset Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunset Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mjohnson@londonderrypa.org
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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
2601 Sunset Dr, Middletown, PA 17057, USA
Course Description
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
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Army Corps of Engineers
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(346 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 Sunset Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady par four execution where tee finds feed iron chances but misses spark bogey risks especially as back nine slope steepens. Par fives invite birdie pushes if positioned well amid overall bogey golfer struggles.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706258 yards5722 metersCR 70.2Bogey 93.8Slope 127
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 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705096 yards4660 metersCR 65.1Bogey 85.4Slope 109
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705837 yards5337 metersCR 68.2Bogey 91.6Slope 126
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704972 yards4546 metersCR 68.7Bogey 94.9Slope 111
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset Golf Course
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 profile41% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
41% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
46% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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46% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Alignment13%
48% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Aim17%
Trajectory14%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
57% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
58% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started27% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
50% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim37%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Gold tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control14%
41% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Aim14%
74% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy27%
Alignment17%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim23%
Accuracy14%
27% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sunset Golf Course
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United States
SJGT Sunset Country Club Junior Classic
4/24/2026
Tournament
SJGT Sunset Country Club Junior Classic
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Summer Classic at Sunset
7/15/2026
Tournament
Summer Classic at Sunset
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunset Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunset Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Sunset Golf Course?
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.
How long is Sunset Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6258.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Sunset Golf Course 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 Sunset Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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