68% match
For REGULAR tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dunes Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
24
24 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
126
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Dunes Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dunes 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 14%
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.
14
Average HCP
7.4
Minimum HCP
26.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dunes Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dunes Gc.
Contact Information
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
111 Fort Chouteau Rd, Fort Pierre, SD 57532, USA
Course Description
Dunes Golf Course is a public, family-owned golf facility located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota. It offers a challenging par-63 layout with narrow fairways, smaller greens and multiple water hazards, open to both walkers and riders, with driving carts available. The course, nestled along the Missouri River, opened in 1995 after transforming from an abandoned cattle feed lot, and provides tee times, punch cards, and season passes for golfers. Fort Pierre and central South Dakota are the course’s primary operating region, serving local and visiting players with a historic, locally run golfing experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
65
Type
Parkland
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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 Dunes Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for REGULAR
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Putting practice ranks next since good strokes exploit the easy scoring setup.
R
REGULAR Tee
Gender: MalePar 633737 yards3417 metersCR 59.3Bogey 75.0Slope 85
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 27.2 · BR 34.6 · Slope 80
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 40.4 · Slope 89
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 63 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 7 | — | 1 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 104 | 170 | 127 | 258 | 117 | 90 | 165 | 75 | 278 | 1384 | 301 | 222 | 323 | 230 | 107 | 299 | 213 | 275 | 383 | 2353 | 3737 |
R
REGULAR Tee
Gender: FemalePar 653737 yards3417 metersCR 62.5Bogey 85.0Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.5 · BR 37.8 · Slope 79
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 65 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 7 | — | 1 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 104 | 170 | 127 | 258 | 117 | 90 | 165 | 75 | 278 | 1384 | 301 | 222 | 323 | 230 | 107 | 299 | 213 | 275 | 383 | 2353 | 3737 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dunes 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 24 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For REGULAR tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
54% match
For REGULAR tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For REGULAR tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Dunes Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dunes 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≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For REGULAR tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For REGULAR tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For REGULAR tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
44% match
For REGULAR tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started68% match
For REGULAR tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
69% match
For REGULAR tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Precision19%
74% match
For REGULAR tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For REGULAR tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For REGULAR tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For REGULAR tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For REGULAR tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For REGULAR tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For REGULAR tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For REGULAR tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
62% match
For REGULAR tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment25%
Precision17%
60% match
For REGULAR tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment26%
Scoring18%
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Get Started84% match
For REGULAR tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
78% match
For REGULAR tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Precision19%
Aim19%
63% match
For REGULAR tees
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For REGULAR tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dunes Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunes Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Dunes Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dunes Gc challenges consistency. With a slope of 85.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 59.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 65.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dunes Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3737 yards. The back tees extend to 3737.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dunes Gc?
With a course rating of 59.3 and par 65, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 65 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Dunes Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3737.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Dunes Gc and how should I play it?
Dunes Gc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Dunes Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 85.0 and yardage reaching 3737.0 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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