76% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southern Dunes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Southern Dunes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern Dunes Golf Course, 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 25%Precision 16%Aim 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
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southern Dunes Golf Course
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southern Dunes Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ksga68@gmail.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
8220 S Tibbs Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46217, USA
Course Description
Southern Dunes Golf Course is a golf facility in Indianapolis, Indiana offering a championship-style course designed by Gary Player, along with year-round practice amenities. The club features indoor golf simulators, a large indoor putting green, heated hitting bays, a driving range, and PGA staff available for lessons, making it a comprehensive destination for both recreation and skill development. It also hosts on-site dining at Rooster’s Grill and provides event spaces, memberships, and golf outings for local and regional players.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Player
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(335 reviews)
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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 Southern Dunes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on accurate irons for most holes where misses spark bogeys, while par fives mix birdie hope with ranked risks to test decisions late.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706099 yards5577 metersCR 69.6Bogey 92.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 407 | 366 | 490 | 178 | 332 | 174 | 366 | 185 | 2863 | 444 | 184 | 396 | 546 | 190 | 343 | 533 | 160 | 440 | 3236 | 6099 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706571 yards6009 metersCR 72.1Bogey 96.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 402 | 433 | 381 | 528 | 203 | 351 | 186 | 392 | 194 | 3070 | 468 | 209 | 452 | 562 | 212 | 363 | 553 | 191 | 491 | 3501 | 6571 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705666 yards5181 metersCR 67.6Bogey 89.9Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 382 | 358 | 458 | 152 | 303 | 155 | 329 | 177 | 2656 | 428 | 168 | 365 | 495 | 169 | 317 | 515 | 140 | 413 | 3010 | 5666 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705666 yards5181 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | — | 1 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 382 | 358 | 458 | 152 | 303 | 155 | 329 | 177 | 2656 | 428 | 168 | 365 | 495 | 169 | 317 | 515 | 140 | 413 | 3010 | 5666 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southern Dunes Golf Course
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 profile61% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment12%
16% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
61% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Southern Dunes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern Dunes Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring35%
Aim15%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
54% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy29%
Alignment24%
64% match
For White 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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For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy25%
Alignment11%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Trajectory10%
44% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
55% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
55% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control12%
Accuracy12%
54% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Scoring12%
55% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Aim29%
Scoring28%
79% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
81% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring15%
48% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
82% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
55% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
46% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Southern Dunes Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Dunes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Dunes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Southern Dunes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Southern Dunes Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southern Dunes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6118 yards. The back tees extend to 6571.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southern Dunes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Southern Dunes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6571.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Southern Dunes Golf Course and how should I play it?
Southern Dunes Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Southern Dunes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6571.0 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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