54% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
The Dene Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Dene, 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 25%Aim 16%Precision 14%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.
19
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Dene
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Dene.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
iop@purbeckgolf.co.uk
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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
6 Studland
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
30
Type
Parkland
Architect
Harry Colt
Opened
1892
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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 The Dene, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course bombards the player with par threes that force precise iron play on nearly every hole, while short par fours create constant choices between aggression and caution for low scores.
W
White - Men Tee
Gender: MalePar 604014 yards3670 metersCR 61.2Bogey 78.0Slope 90
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 39.0 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 39.0 · Slope 90
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 271 | 236 | 161 | 243 | 197 | 224 | 154 | 276 | 2007 | 245 | 271 | 236 | 161 | 243 | 197 | 224 | 154 | 276 | 2007 | 4014 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664014 yards3670 metersCR 62.0Bogey 85.8Slope 101
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.9 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 42.9 · Slope 101
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 271 | 236 | 161 | 243 | 197 | 224 | 154 | 276 | 2007 | 245 | 271 | 236 | 161 | 243 | 197 | 224 | 154 | 276 | 2007 | 4014 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 664014 yards3670 metersCR 63.2Bogey 88.2Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 106
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 271 | 236 | 161 | 243 | 197 | 224 | 154 | 276 | 2007 | 245 | 271 | 236 | 161 | 243 | 197 | 224 | 154 | 276 | 2007 | 4014 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Dene
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 profile54% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
9 Week Flagship Program for The Dene
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Dene. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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15% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
41% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion37%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment23%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
77% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Aim18%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
60% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
65% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
76% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
52% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment30%
Scoring23%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment18%
Aim15%
43% match
For White - Men tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
70% match
For White - Men tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Aim20%
Precision17%
54% match
For White - Men tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
52% match
For White - Men tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For White - Men tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
62% match
For White - Men tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
62% match
For White - Men tees
Control long iron distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Trajectory22%
49% match
For White - Men tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
78% match
For White - Men tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
78% match
For White - Men tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
66% match
For White - Men tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started57% match
For White - Men tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Trajectory10%
61% match
For White - Men tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
76% match
For White - Men tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
76% match
For White - Men tees
Turn into birdies, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
57% match
For White - Men tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment21%
31% match
For White - Men tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
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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 The Dene
Get answers to common questions about playing The Dene and what to expect.
How difficult is The Dene for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Dene challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 62.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 30.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Dene?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4014 yards. The back tees extend to 4014.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Dene?
With a course rating of 62.0 and par 30, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 30 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Dene and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4014.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Dene 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 The Dene strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 101.0 and yardage reaching 4014.0 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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