52% match
For I tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Dunes Golf & Tennis 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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver 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 | 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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
949 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957, USA
Course Description
Sanibel Dunes Resort is a premier golf and tennis destination on Sanibel Island nestled within a wildlife preserve. The 18-hole championship course offers a unique island experience bordered by natural habitats, complemented by six Har-Tru tennis courts and four pickleball courts. The club also features clubhouse dining, wedding and events services, and resort membership benefits for guests staying at The Inns of Sanibel. Visitors can book tee times, explore golf rates, and engage in a variety of recreational activities in southwest Florida.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark McCumber
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 The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for I
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours needing spot on irons into greens, with back nine ramping risk through tougher longer par fours that punish loose approaches.This course delivers repeating pressure from short par fours needing spot on irons into greens, with back nine ramping risk through tougher longer par fours that punish loose approaches.
I
I Tee
Gender: MalePar 705606 yards5126 metersCR 68.8Bogey 92.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | — | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 101 | 463 | 293 | 361 | 151 | 414 | 270 | 131 | 2500 | 398 | 153 | 310 | 381 | 442 | 301 | 478 | 185 | 458 | 3106 | 5606 |
I
II Tee
Gender: MalePar 705249 yards4800 metersCR 67.5Bogey 89.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.6 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | — | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 91 | 435 | 287 | 331 | 133 | 363 | 265 | 124 | 2337 | 390 | 142 | 284 | 369 | 364 | 274 | 465 | 172 | 452 | 2912 | 5249 |
I
III Tee
Gender: MalePar 704913 yards4492 metersCR 66.1Bogey 87.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.5 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 12 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | — | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 82 | 410 | 278 | 303 | 115 | 343 | 247 | 111 | 2180 | 367 | 127 | 279 | 345 | 352 | 266 | 407 | 151 | 439 | 2733 | 4913 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Dunes Golf & Tennis 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For I tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
62% match
For I tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For I tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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53% match
For I tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring14%
63% match
For I tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
63% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
69% match
For I tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started67% match
For I tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
Alignment13%
64% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For I tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
67% match
For I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim24%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment22%
58% match
For II tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
65% match
For II tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Accuracy13%
39% match
For II tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy30%
Visualization24%
59% match
For II tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Precision13%
34% match
For II tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For II tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started73% match
For II tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For II tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For II tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control18%
Alignment12%
67% match
For II tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For II tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment33%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For II tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
61% match
For II tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
73% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy14%
Aim12%
73% match
For II tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For II tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
81% match
For II tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
43% match
For III tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started58% match
For III tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
62% match
For III tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control28%
Alignment26%
68% match
For III tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control12%
17% match
For III tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
66% match
For III tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
43% match
For III tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For III tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For III tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For III tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
67% match
For III tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For III tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Precision12%
55% match
For III tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5260 yards. The back tees extend to 5606.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club?
With a course rating of 68.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5606.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Dunes Golf & Tennis 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 The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5606.0 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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