Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pacific Dunes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
28
28 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
123
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
Pacific Dunes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pacific Dunes 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pacific Dunes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pacific Dunes Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
Championship Dr, Medowie NSW 2318, Australia
Course Description
Corporate golf packages, group golf, play golf & stay. #54 Golf Digest top 100 golf course. Pacific Dunes, NSW.
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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 Pacific Dunes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 21817, USGA, Black, Men
21817, USGA, Black, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 407 | 325 | 562 | 200 | 607 | 446 | 211 | 441 | 3561 | 315 | 527 | 424 | 429 | 195 | 390 | 418 | 221 | 531 | 3450 | 7011 |
21817, USGA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 369 | 302 | 531 | 164 | 576 | 422 | 18 | 419 | 3137 | 293 | 507 | 406 | 404 | 154 | 361 | 389 | 203 | 504 | 3221 | 6358 |
21817, USGA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 355 | 301 | 499 | 164 | 557 | 375 | 175 | 396 | 3158 | 271 | 483 | 405 | 404 | 154 | 361 | 367 | 203 | 493 | 3141 | 6299 |
21817, USGA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.4 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 329 | 277 | 453 | 139 | 510 | 295 | 150 | 359 | 2824 | 249 | 464 | 379 | 375 | 141 | 335 | 346 | 161 | 477 | 2927 | 5751 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pacific Dunes 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 28 Programs
% match to course practice profileHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Pacific Dunes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pacific Dunes Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Pacific Dunes 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 Pacific Dunes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pacific Dunes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pacific Dunes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pacific Dunes Golf Club challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pacific Dunes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6381 yards. The back tees extend to 7011.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pacific Dunes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Pacific Dunes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7011.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Pacific Dunes 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 Pacific Dunes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 7011.0 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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