39% match
For Gold tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dakota Winds Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Wahpeton Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wahpeton, 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 26%Precision 21%Scoring 19%Aim 18%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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wahpeton
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wahpeton.
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
16849 102nd Street SE
Course Description
Conveniently located an hour south of Fargo in Hankinson, ND, Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel has been named "the best casino in North Dakota." But there's more to us than winning at one of our classic or themed slot machines. Try your luck at blackjack, or roll the dice at one of our craps tables. Don't forget to schedule your tee time at our 18-hole Dakota Winds Golf Course, named one of the best courses in the state!
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
2004
Google Reviews
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⭐4.1(34 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 Wahpeton, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated pressure from long par fours and fives that test tee power and second shot length, where errors cascade into bogeys, alongside precise irons needed on par threes to hold pars amid a tougher front nine.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726959 yards6363 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 470 | 414 | 188 | 558 | 149 | 537 | 431 | 404 | 3516 | 523 | 396 | 561 | 395 | 215 | 551 | 155 | 448 | 199 | 3443 | 6959 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726531 yards5972 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 462 | 387 | 164 | 523 | 137 | 513 | 360 | 386 | 3272 | 508 | 381 | 535 | 381 | 195 | 521 | 141 | 418 | 179 | 3259 | 6531 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726097 yards5575 metersCR 75.2Bogey 105.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 427 | 362 | 144 | 507 | 130 | 479 | 348 | 361 | 3093 | 496 | 326 | 505 | 341 | 183 | 486 | 113 | 393 | 161 | 3004 | 6097 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wahpeton
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 profile40% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
20% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision28%
Dispersion10%
12 Week Flagship Program for Wahpeton
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wahpeton. 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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58% match
For Gold tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion29%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim22%
Dispersion21%
72% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
47% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim16%
Alignment12%
73% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
29% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment28%
Scoring28%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Precision16%
75% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
53% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
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Get Started73% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
44% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Scoring12%
74% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim28%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
82% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Scoring10%
66% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
38% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring37%
Aim27%
81% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started48% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim16%
47% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wahpeton
Get answers to common questions about playing Wahpeton and what to expect.
How difficult is Wahpeton for mid-handicap golfers?
Wahpeton presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wahpeton?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6528 yards. The back tees extend to 6959.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wahpeton?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Wahpeton and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6959.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6959.0 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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