Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southwind Golf & Dining
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Southwind Golf & Dining Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southwind Golf & Dining, 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 Southwind Golf & Dining
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
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 Southwind Golf & Dining.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
cole@tgcsouthwind.com
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Facilities
Location
77 Grandview Dr, Garden City, KS 67846, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Sechrest
Opened
1980
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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 Southwind Golf & Dining, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold(W)
Champ Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 50.5 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 414 | 524 | 209 | 524 | 169 | 391 | 425 | 166 | 3290 | 600 | 371 | 394 | 179 | 427 | 564 | 180 | 452 | 478 | 3645 | 6935 |
Middle Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 388 | 478 | 189 | 484 | 142 | 370 | 378 | 139 | 3012 | 577 | 359 | 369 | 156 | 381 | 497 | 157 | 420 | 404 | 3320 | 6332 |
Gold(W) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 350 | 444 | 166 | 461 | 142 | 351 | 365 | 132 | 2807 | 539 | 339 | 347 | 146 | 312 | 476 | 150 | 390 | 396 | 3095 | 5902 |
Red(W) Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 343 | 412 | 139 | 402 | 129 | 306 | 328 | 105 | 2519 | 425 | 305 | 309 | 132 | 306 | 420 | 127 | 344 | 346 | 2714 | 5233 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southwind Golf & Dining
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Southwind Golf & Dining
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southwind Golf & Dining. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Southwind Golf & Dining
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 Southwind Golf & Dining
Get answers to common questions about playing Southwind Golf & Dining and what to expect.
How difficult is Southwind Golf & Dining for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Southwind Golf & Dining technically exacting. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southwind Golf & Dining?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6084 yards. The back tees extend to 6935.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southwind Golf & Dining?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 Southwind Golf & Dining and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6935.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Southwind Golf & Dining 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 Southwind Golf & Dining strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6935.0 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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