Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dawson Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Dawson Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dawson 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dawson Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Chip | 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 irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dawson Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1300 Walnut St, Dawson, MN 56232, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1938
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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 Dawson Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 325 | 316 | 310 | 282 | 363 | 330 | 149 | 358 | 2837 | 404 | 325 | 316 | 310 | 282 | 363 | 330 | 149 | 358 | 2837 | 5674 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 276 | 306 | 304 | 270 | 310 | 318 | 144 | 350 | 2621 | 343 | 276 | 306 | 304 | 270 | 310 | 318 | 144 | 350 | 2621 | 5242 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.4 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 404 | 325 | 316 | 310 | 282 | 363 | 330 | 149 | 358 | 2837 | 404 | 325 | 316 | 310 | 282 | 363 | 330 | 149 | 358 | 2837 | 5674 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dawson 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Dawson Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dawson 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLeave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Dawson Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dawson Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Dawson Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Dawson Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dawson Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dawson Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5458 yards. The back tees extend to 5674.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dawson Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dawson Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5674.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Dawson Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Dawson Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5674.0 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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