65% match
For WHITE tees
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
Practice Programs
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Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
King's Dunes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for King's Dunes, 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 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for King's Dunes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 King's Dunes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
wayne.piazza@lakewoodranchgolf.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
7650 Legacy Blvd
Course Description
Located in Lakewood Ranch, the 2nd best-selling master planned community in the U.S., Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club offers recreational facilities, year-round activities and plenty of options for dining and socializing.The heart of our country club is our two clubhouses—The Lodge and The Main Clubhouse. Both are social centers for all members. Overlooking the Royal Lakes Golf Course, The Lodge is a warm and inviting space perfect for casual, fun dining. The Main Clubhouse is an upscale, elegant space whose incredible food and grand ballroom are highly sought after for larger functions.Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club features three 18-hole championship golf courses, two of which are designed by world-renowned golf course architect Arnold Palmer. The club also offers two world-class practice facilities, including a 400-yard driving range. Our new Golf Academy is the only one of its kind in the area.The Athletic Center at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club offers a state-of-the-art fitness center with 24-hour access, 20 Har-Tru clay tennis courts with a stadium court and dedicated grandstand, certified USPTA teaching professionals, pickleball courts, and two heated outdoor pools for private and group classes.Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club has developed a reputation of being the area's premier wedding and event location and received the Weddingwire Couple's Choice Award in 2018. The Club has been exquisitely designed to accommodate everything from outdoor ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate meetings, holiday events, charity golf outings and much, much, more. We pride ourselves on the superior quality of our food and service, focusing on every detail when planning any event.
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Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Palmer Course Design Co.
Opened
2005
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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 King's Dunes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a tight precision layout where accurate drives unlock short par four birdies but handicap leaders pose bogey traps and par fives tempt risky reaches.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725331 yards4875 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.9Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.9 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 437 | 349 | 107 | 276 | 278 | 89 | 423 | 334 | 2586 | 289 | 134 | 290 | 303 | 426 | 140 | 354 | 500 | 309 | 2745 | 5331 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724754 yards4347 metersCR 68.4Bogey 98.1Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 350 | 246 | 107 | 276 | 278 | 89 | 423 | 231 | 2293 | 240 | 134 | 290 | 303 | 393 | 126 | 258 | 408 | 309 | 2461 | 4754 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725917 yards5411 metersCR 75.2Bogey 108.8Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.8 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 482 | 379 | 119 | 305 | 297 | 116 | 465 | 382 | 2876 | 330 | 145 | 359 | 340 | 473 | 147 | 376 | 541 | 330 | 3041 | 5917 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for King's Dunes
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile78% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
13 Week Flagship Program for King's Dunes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for King's Dunes. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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87% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision19%
Aim15%
37% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started75% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Alignment13%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment13%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion17%
Trajectory11%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
28% match
For GREEN tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For GREEN tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
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Get Started58% match
For GREEN tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control12%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
46% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For GREEN tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory13%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
80% match
For GREEN tees
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
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Get Started37% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
76% match
For RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For RED tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For RED tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For RED tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
52% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
75% match
For RED tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
69% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim14%
Trajectory10%
63% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started61% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
69% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about King's Dunes
Get answers to common questions about playing King's Dunes and what to expect.
How difficult is King's Dunes for mid-handicap golfers?
King's Dunes presents a demanding test. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at King's Dunes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5336 yards. The back tees extend to 5917.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at King's Dunes?
With a course rating of 75.2 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 King's Dunes and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5917.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is King's Dunes 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 King's Dunes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 5917.0 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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