Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Duran Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

200

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

Duran Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Duran Golf Club, 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Accuracy 17%Aim 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.

19.2
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Duran Golf Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Duran Golf Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

mtm@durangolf.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

7032 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA

Course Description

The Duran Golf Club, completed in 2005, is truly one of the most unique golf properties on the East Central Coast of Florida. The facility features the area's top rated 18-hole, par 72 championship course, and a world class Development Center consisting of the entertaining 9-hole - Par 3 golf course, expansive driving range, and the home of the Duran Academy of Golf. The Development Center is illuminated for night use and is open until 9pm. Duran's Clubhouse offers the spectacular, full service Tradewinds Restaurant, and fully stocked golf shop. The Tradewinds Restaurant provides the perfect atmosphere for any intimate gathering any time of the year. The club has become a very popular destination for Corporate Functions, Weddings, Holiday parties, Birthday parties, and offers daily lunch service and a wonderful Sunday Brunch. Duran provides an unforgettable golfing and dining experience.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Lewis Powell

Opened

2006

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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 Duran Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

Tee Insight:This course features constant tests from par fours needing tee and approach precision, raising bogey risks on the slightly tougher back nine. Par fives repeat with position decisions that reward length but penalize misses.
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GOLD Tee

Gender: MalePar 726687 yards6115 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.3Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 123

Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544344345364543454343672
Handicap915151711137312614181082164
Yardage538432338145408370190413513334737649541317837651435720942233406687

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Duran Golf Club

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 profile
56% match
For GOLD tees

Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Trajectory13%

12 Week Flagship Program for Duran Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Duran Golf Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 94 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Week 103 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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50% match
For GOLD tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For GOLD tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For GOLD tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Precision16%

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62% match
For GOLD tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For GOLD tees

Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For IVORY tees

Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%

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47% match
For IVORY tees

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For IVORY tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For IVORY tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
64% match
For IVORY tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
75% match
For IVORY tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%

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69% match
For ROYAL tees

Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
49% match
For ROYAL tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
75% match
For ROYAL tees

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
66% match
For ROYAL tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For ROYAL tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Duran Golf Club

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 Duran Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Duran Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Duran Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Duran Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Duran Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6234 yards. The back tees extend to 6687.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Duran Golf Club?

With a course rating of 72.2 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 Duran Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6687.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Duran Golf Club 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 Duran Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6687.0 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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