62% match
For Combo I/II tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sandy Pines Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Sandy Pines Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sandy Pines 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 29%Scoring 21%Accuracy 18%Dispersion 15%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.
16.6
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sandy Pines Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 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 Sandy Pines Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bradburvan@sandypinesgc.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
10527 Bunker Dr, De Motte, IN 46310, USA
Course Description
Sandy Pines Golf Club is a public golf destination in DeMotte, Indiana, featuring a course known for its greens, drainage, and Pine Barrens–style topography. The club positions itself among the premier golf destinations in the United States with a layout reminiscent of Carolinas’ golf characteristics. It offers amenities including dining, accommodations via The Cottages, and events such as weddings and corporate functions. The facility emphasizes a quality golf experience in the Midwest, with multiple attractions like a pro shop, lessons, and a calendar of events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tim Nugent
Opened
1973
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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 Sandy Pines Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Combo I/II
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a full swing workout where long fives force big tee power into iron precision while front side slope ups early risk for bogey trouble.
C
Combo I/II Tee
Gender: MalePar 726505 yards5948 metersCR 72.0Bogey 96.6Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 525 | 149 | 333 | 367 | 340 | 591 | 215 | 378 | 3259 | 353 | 530 | 358 | 160 | 354 | 549 | 399 | 145 | 398 | 3246 | 6505 |
I
I Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726801 yards6219 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.5Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 552 | 189 | 333 | 367 | 340 | 605 | 249 | 407 | 3403 | 353 | 554 | 358 | 160 | 372 | 549 | 424 | 205 | 423 | 3398 | 6801 |
I
II Silver Tee
Gender: MalePar 726276 yards5739 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 525 | 149 | 317 | 348 | 308 | 591 | 215 | 378 | 3163 | 315 | 530 | 338 | 131 | 354 | 503 | 399 | 145 | 398 | 3113 | 6276 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sandy Pines 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile78% match
For Combo I/II tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started51% match
For Combo I/II tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
86% match
For Combo I/II tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sandy Pines Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sandy Pines 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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59% match
For Combo I/II tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
57% match
For Combo I/II tees
Open up and fly, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Combo I/II tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
54% match
For Combo I/II tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
59% match
For Combo I/II tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Combo I/II tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
59% match
For Combo I/II tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Combo I/II tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
69% match
For Combo I/II tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Combo I/II tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment16%
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Get Started62% match
For I Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
65% match
For I Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For I Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Precision13%
65% match
For I Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
84% match
For I Black tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
54% match
For I Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For I Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For I Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
51% match
For I Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
59% match
For I Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For I Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For I Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
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Get Started56% match
For I Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
82% match
For I Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For I Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
69% match
For I Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
53% match
For I Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For II Silver tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Aim13%
40% match
For II Silver tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
52% match
For II Silver tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
62% match
For II Silver tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
42% match
For II Silver tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For II Silver tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For II Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started62% match
For II Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For II Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Scoring14%
64% match
For II Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
59% match
For II Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For II Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
50% match
For II Silver tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment33%
Distance Control30%
51% match
For II Silver tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Alignment23%
67% match
For II Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
72% match
For II Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sandy Pines Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Pines Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sandy Pines Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sandy Pines Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sandy Pines Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sandy Pines Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6538 yards. The back tees extend to 6801.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sandy Pines Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Sandy Pines Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6801.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Sandy Pines Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Sandy Pines Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6801.0 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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