37% match
For Champs tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dallas Athletic Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Blue Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blue, 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%Scoring 25%Accuracy 18%Aim 15%Alignment 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.
18.1
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blue
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons 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 | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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 Blue.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bburkhart@dacstaff.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
4111 Dallas Athletic Club Drive
Course Description
Dallas Athletic Club, established in 1919, is a prestigious golf and country club located in Dallas, Texas. Renowned for its exceptional facilities and rich heritage, the club offers members a premium golfing experience along with various recreational amenities, making it a sought-after destination for both sports and social gatherings.
golf • country club • recreation • membership • sports • heritage
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ralph Plummer/Jack Nicklaus
Opened
1954
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(287 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 Blue, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Champs
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course rolls out back-to-back par four tests that probe iron reliability, with par fives adding reach-or-layup choices, where slips build quick score damage under stiff overall demands.
C
Champs Tee
Gender: MalePar 726876 yards6287 metersCR 73.8Bogey 99.7Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 518 | 412 | 582 | 210 | 428 | 388 | 192 | 350 | 390 | 3470 | 510 | 360 | 353 | 534 | 178 | 398 | 203 | 440 | 430 | 3406 | 6876 |
O
One Star Tee
Gender: MalePar 726488 yards5933 metersCR 72.0Bogey 97.5Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 403 | 523 | 175 | 388 | 380 | 168 | 322 | 370 | 3239 | 502 | 351 | 336 | 505 | 161 | 384 | 174 | 432 | 404 | 3249 | 6488 |
T
Three Star Tee
Gender: MalePar 725621 yards5140 metersCR 67.8Bogey 91.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 462 | 382 | 468 | 136 | 340 | 338 | 122 | 257 | 318 | 2823 | 477 | 302 | 303 | 461 | 141 | 317 | 122 | 361 | 314 | 2798 | 5621 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blue
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 profile44% match
For Champs tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Champs tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started76% match
For Champs tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
14 Week Flagship Program for Blue
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blue. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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24% match
For Champs tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Champs tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
49% match
For Champs tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
44% match
For Champs tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Champs tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
72% match
For Champs tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control12%
49% match
For Champs tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Champs tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Champs tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
Aim22%
77% match
For Champs tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Champs tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
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Get Started67% match
For Champs tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
37% match
For One Star tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For One Star tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For One Star tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%
36% match
For One Star tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For One Star tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
46% match
For One Star tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For One Star tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For One Star tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
78% match
For One Star tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
75% match
For One Star tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
56% match
For One Star tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started68% match
For One Star tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
75% match
For One Star tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For One Star tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
88% match
For One Star tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For One Star tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
70% match
For One Star tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For One Star tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
66% match
For Three Star tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
65% match
For Three Star tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
75% match
For Three Star tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For Three Star tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
27% match
For Three Star tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started47% match
For Three Star tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Three Star tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Three Star tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Three Star tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Three Star tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
68% match
For Three Star tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
72% match
For Three Star tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
78% match
For Three Star tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
58% match
For Three Star tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
82% match
For Three Star tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue
Get answers to common questions about playing Blue and what to expect.
How difficult is Blue for mid-handicap golfers?
Blue is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blue?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6248 yards. The back tees extend to 6876.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blue?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Blue and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6876.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Blue 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 Blue strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6876.0 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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