46% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Dunes 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 28%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Dunes Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
loran.richmeier@gardencityks.us
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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
5685 US-83, Garden City, KS 67846, USA
Course Description
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Garden City, Kansas, featuring a landscape spanning 320 acres in Finney County. The course offers a full range of golfing experiences including course play, tournaments and leagues, instruction, and memberships. It serves local residents and visitors with seasonal rates and amenities suitable for casual golfers and competitive play. The club emphasizes traditional Kansas golf with multiple holes and slopes, and provides online scheduling and membership options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Hummel
Opened
1976
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(50 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 Buffalo Dunes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady grind of power drives into mid irons on par fours and layup choices on long par fives where top handicap holes amplify bogey pressures.
B
Brown Tee
Gender: MalePar 726891 yards6301 metersCR 73.9Bogey 97.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.1 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 423 | 220 | 515 | 413 | 398 | 564 | 167 | 357 | 3448 | 593 | 369 | 389 | 215 | 539 | 400 | 357 | 189 | 392 | 3443 | 6891 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725080 yards4645 metersCR 64.8Bogey 84.4Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.0 · Slope 100
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 308 | 107 | 395 | 348 | 307 | 425 | 137 | 222 | 2514 | 464 | 275 | 311 | 109 | 437 | 229 | 277 | 145 | 319 | 2566 | 5080 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726445 yards5893 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.4Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | 1 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 373 | 185 | 498 | 370 | 380 | 550 | 153 | 342 | 3234 | 538 | 329 | 379 | 182 | 530 | 345 | 347 | 181 | 380 | 3211 | 6445 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Dunes 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy10%
70% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For White tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring26%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion16%
Aim14%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment33%
Distance Control32%
67% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
43% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Aim30%
Scoring25%
77% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
75% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
64% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Alignment17%
38% match
For Brown tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
56% match
For Brown tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
60% match
For Brown tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Aim11%
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Get Started65% match
For Brown tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Aim10%
58% match
For Brown tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Precision20%
Distance Control16%
33% match
For Brown tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
37% match
For Brown tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
46% match
For Brown tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Brown tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Brown tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Aim16%
65% match
For Brown tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Brown tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
55% match
For Brown tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
56% match
For Brown tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Brown tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started72% match
For Brown tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Precision14%
67% match
For Brown tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Brown tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Brown tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Aim17%
Alignment12%
33% match
For Brown tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Brown tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Brown tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Brown tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Brown tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
75% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
74% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
65% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Accuracy17%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Dunes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Dunes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5986 yards. The back tees extend to 6891.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Buffalo Dunes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6891.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Buffalo Dunes 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 Buffalo Dunes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6891.0 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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