38% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
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Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 20%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver 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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
48456 West, AZ-238, Maricopa, AZ 85139, United States
Course Description
Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club is a world-class golf facility located on the Ak-Chin Indian Reservation in Arizona. It offers 18 holes of golf, a welcoming ambiance, and impeccable course conditioning. The club is managed by Troon Golf and provides a range of amenities, including a restaurant, golf instruction, and event spaces.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lee Schmidt/Brian Curley
Opened
2002
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⭐4.4(322 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 Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests with steady par four approaches under pressure from par fives that top the difficulty list, pushing smart tee decisions and iron reliability to dodge blowup risks on repeated long holes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726427 yards5877 metersCR 78.1Bogey 113.2Slope 149
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 56.6 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.6 · Slope 147
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 300 | 469 | 134 | 374 | 196 | 528 | 410 | 413 | 3203 | 359 | 155 | 405 | 506 | 276 | 447 | 507 | 164 | 405 | 3224 | 6427 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725928 yards5421 metersCR 75.0Bogey 107.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 291 | 459 | 123 | 313 | 149 | 518 | 367 | 403 | 2936 | 337 | 143 | 343 | 498 | 252 | 406 | 498 | 137 | 378 | 2992 | 5928 |
W
Women's Championship Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726089 yards5568 metersCR 76.0Bogey 109.3Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 55.0 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 14 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 309 | 510 | 123 | 313 | 143 | 518 | 330 | 403 | 3028 | 359 | 143 | 343 | 498 | 310 | 368 | 498 | 164 | 378 | 3061 | 6089 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
17% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim36%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
55% match
For Women's Championship tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment27%
Aim21%
67% match
For Women's Championship tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Women's Championship tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
61% match
For Women's Championship tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Dispersion22%
Precision17%
63% match
For Women's Championship tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started47% match
For Women's Championship tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
45% match
For Women's Championship tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Women's Championship tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Women's Championship tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
47% match
For Women's Championship tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy31%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Women's Championship tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Women's Championship tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Women's Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Women's Championship tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Women's Championship tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Women's Championship tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
59% match
For Women's Championship tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started69% match
For Women's Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
82% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
56% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
52% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
37% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion34%
Distance Control12%
76% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club technically exacting. The slope of 149.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6178 yards. The back tees extend to 6427.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 78.1 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 Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6427.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Ak-Chin Southern Dunes 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 Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 149.0 and yardage reaching 6427.0 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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