Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Dunes Gc.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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111 Fort Chouteau Rd, Fort Pierre, SD 57532, USA
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.
par 63 golf course • narrow fairways • small greens • water hazards • public golf course • driving range • golf carts rental • fort pierre • missouri river • central south dakota • tee times • season pass • punch card • walker friendly • rider friendly • family owned golf • local golf • golf history fort pierre • golf course • public golf • par 63 • golfing • south dakota • sports
Holes
18
Par
65
Type
Parkland
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
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
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Chip
Vary Landing Spot
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Dunes Gc and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 3737.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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