Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Duns Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Duns, The Scottish Borders, Scotland

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Duns Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Duns, 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

Scoring 27%Distance Control 26%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Visualization 12%

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.

20.6

Average HCP

12.6

Minimum HCP

36.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Duns

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Duns.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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secretary@dunsgolfclub.com

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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

Hardens Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

A.H. Scott

Opened

1921

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Duns

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 16 Programs

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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min6 HCP6 drills

Visualization44%

Distance Control40%

Dispersion11%

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Hit Every Long Putt

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Master touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring17%

Precision16%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Duns

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Duns. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 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 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 14–16≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Short Iron Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision25%

Aim16%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Accuracy20%

Distance Control12%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Aim35%

Scoring24%

Accuracy20%

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Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Work together for contact, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring22%

Precision16%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Precision24%

Alignment16%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision27%

Trajectory15%

Mechanics15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Duns

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 Duns

Get answers to common questions about playing Duns and what to expect.

How difficult is Duns for mid-handicap golfers?

Duns is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Duns?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Duns?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Duns and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Duns and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Links 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 Duns strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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