43% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Duke University Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
Duke University Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Duke University Gc, 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 27%Scoring 20%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Duke University Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Duke University Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ibarguen@duke.edu
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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
3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705, USA
Course Description
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, offering undergraduate and graduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. It emphasizes research, scholarship, and civic engagement, with notable strengths in medicine, engineering, public policy, the humanities, and the sciences. The university supports a broad network of schools and affiliated health systems, libraries, and global programs that extend its academic and community impact beyond campus. Duke is known for its multidisciplinary research, health sciences, and commitment to education in the Carolinas and around the world.
private research university • north carolina higher education • biomedical research • public policy education • bioengineering education • nursing programs • medicine education • law school programs • business school programs • duke health • climate research • environmental science • global affairs • arts and humanities • continuing studies • campus life • academic research • community partnerships • higher education access • higher education • research university • undergraduate programs • graduate programs • professional schools • global campuses • scholarships • public service • interdisciplinary research • student life • education
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Rees Jones /Steve Weisser
Opened
1957
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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 Duke University Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold/Blue Hybrid
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeating long par four demands that punish errant drives through bogey risks, paired with par fives tempting aggressive plays but heightening double-bogey threats, so steady tee-to-green play sets up scoring chances.
B
Black Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 727146 yards6534 metersCR 74.8Bogey 101.1Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.1 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | — | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 430 | 389 | 160 | 399 | 401 | 573 | 173 | 493 | 3474 | 454 | 573 | 181 | 406 | 551 | 216 | 397 | 439 | 455 | 3672 | 7146 |
B
Black/Gold Hybrid Tee
Gender: MalePar 726979 yards6382 metersCR 74.1Bogey 100.1Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | — | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 417 | 378 | 160 | 380 | 389 | 573 | 173 | 493 | 3405 | 438 | 573 | 181 | 372 | 551 | 216 | 381 | 425 | 437 | 3574 | 6979 |
G
Gold/Blue Hybrid Tee
Gender: MalePar 726700 yards6126 metersCR 72.8Bogey 98.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 16 | — | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 411 | 369 | 151 | 361 | 379 | 554 | 156 | 479 | 3289 | 404 | 539 | 167 | 355 | 532 | 196 | 378 | 414 | 426 | 3411 | 6700 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Duke University Gc
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 profile45% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Duke University Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Duke University Gc. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
48% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring53%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
53% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
76% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
Scoring12%
68% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
59% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
60% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
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Get Started80% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
62% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Gold/Blue Hybrid tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Aim13%
24% match
For Black Tees tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
75% match
For Black Tees tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Black Tees tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Aim14%
48% match
For Black Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
69% match
For Black Tees tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Black Tees tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Black Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started72% match
For Black Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Black Tees tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion21%
Precision10%
67% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy18%
74% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Aim11%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
36% match
For Black Tees tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Black Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started75% match
For Black Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Black Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
36% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
63% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy26%
Precision13%
69% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Alignment17%
36% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Trajectory14%
75% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
55% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Black/Gold Hybrid tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Duke University Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Duke University Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Duke University Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Duke University Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Duke University Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6923 yards. The back tees extend to 7146.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Duke University Gc?
With a course rating of 74.8 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 Duke University Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7146.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Duke University Gc 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 Duke University Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7146.0 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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