59% match
For Red 2019 tees
Sink with precision, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring29%
Aim21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dudsbury Golf Club (1005406)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Dudsbury Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dudsbury, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Dispersion 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.
16.2
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dudsbury
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dudsbury.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@dudsburygolfclub.co.uk
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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
Dudsbury Golf Club, Hotel & Spa, 64 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, Ferndown BH22 8ST, UK
Course Description
Dudsbury Golf Club is a luxury golf club, hotel, and spa that has permanently closed its operations. The club expresses gratitude to its supporters and announces that all suppliers and staff have been paid and membership balances returned.
golf • hotel • spa • luxury • golf club
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Steel
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐5.0(2 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 Dudsbury, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Short (3-10 ft), Mid (10-20 ft), Long (20+ ft)YYYYYDistance Control, Green ReadingYYYYYChip, PitchYYYYYDistance Control, TrajectoryYYYYYMid irons (7,6,5), Woods (Hy,5W,3W)YYYYYAccuracy, Dispersion
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726904 yards6313 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.6Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 146 | 414 | 336 | 453 | 520 | 422 | 173 | 435 | 3249 | 533 | 220 | 421 | 410 | 490 | 168 | 402 | 550 | 461 | 3655 | 6904 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716606 yards6041 metersCR 72.7Bogey 97.6Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 133 | 404 | 336 | 453 | 520 | 363 | 164 | 426 | 3139 | 521 | 194 | 415 | 402 | 460 | 166 | 393 | 483 | 433 | 3467 | 6606 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 716190 yards5660 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.1Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 123 | 397 | 327 | 416 | 510 | 359 | 135 | 386 | 2959 | 504 | 185 | 372 | 340 | 444 | 156 | 390 | 472 | 368 | 3231 | 6190 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735856 yards5355 metersCR 75.3Bogey 106.6Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 117 | 381 | 310 | 401 | 481 | 325 | 117 | 370 | 2797 | 478 | 179 | 339 | 328 | 416 | 149 | 367 | 448 | 355 | 3059 | 5856 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dudsbury
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 profile27% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
88% match
For Red 2019 tees
Challenge limits, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Precision20%
45% match
For Red 2019 tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Dudsbury
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dudsbury. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
41% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Red 2019 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment23%
53% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Red 2019 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim29%
Dispersion16%
27% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
81% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
61% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion43%
Precision23%
Scoring17%
46% match
For White tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Scoring22%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For White tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
57% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring18%
53% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
73% 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%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision31%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim27%
Scoring24%
55% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
73% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion19%
Precision15%
57% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
82% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
22% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
48% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization24%
72% match
For Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control12%
71% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started49% match
For Yellow tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dudsbury
Get answers to common questions about playing Dudsbury and what to expect.
How difficult is Dudsbury for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dudsbury challenges consistency. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dudsbury?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6380 yards. The back tees extend to 6904.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dudsbury?
With a course rating of 74.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dudsbury and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6904.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Dudsbury 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 Dudsbury strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6904.0 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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