Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

173

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

12

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+6 more

The Dunes Golf & Winter Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Dunes Golf & Winter 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

Scoring 28%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 13%

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.

18.7
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Driver | Y Area
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Dunes Golf & Winter 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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Email

proshop@thedunes.ca

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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

60042 TWP RD 704A, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 5K2, Canada

Course Description

Lush fairways complemented by immaculate greens and edged with elegant spires of jackpine and spruce define The Dunes – northern Alberta's premier golf course. With views of the Wapiti River valley and glimpses of natural wildlife, this 18-hole public course is as picturesque as it is challenging.From long fairways that let you release a full, relaxing swing to our short, 122-yard third hole that sees the most golfers leaping with glee as they join our Hole-in-One Club, The Dunes has opportunities for everyone to enjoy a perfect day on the course.Located on Resources Road, just four kilometres south of Grande Prairie's city limits, The Dunes has multiple tee boxes that offer four lengths of play – gold, blue, white, and red. And, when the day is done, you can unwind further with a beverage, snack or meal in our fully-licensed club house or on one of our pleasant balconies overlooking either the 9th or 18th greens.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Opened

1991

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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 & Winter Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 716113 yards5590 metersCR 69.5Bogey 92.6Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par543444434354535434443671
Handicap155179711331181021814612164
Yardage470331110347426452336181371302439151818343933216637431337330896113

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Dunes Golf & Winter 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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9 Week Flagship Program for The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Dunes Golf & Winter Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–25 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Short Game · Sand

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–73 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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71% match
For Red tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision28%
Aim11%

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65% match
For Red tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision22%
Scoring22%
23% match
For Blue tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
34% match
For Blue tees

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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73% match
For White tees

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Precision14%
74% match
For White tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring24%
Aim16%
23% match
For White tees

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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23% match
For Blue tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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72% match
For Red tees

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Dunes Golf & Winter 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 The Dunes Golf & Winter Club

Get answers to common questions about playing The Dunes Golf & Winter Club and what to expect.

How difficult is The Dunes Golf & Winter Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The Dunes Golf & Winter Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Dunes Golf & Winter Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5860 yards. The back tees extend to 6450.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Dunes Golf & Winter Club?

With a course rating of 71.1 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 The Dunes Golf & Winter Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6450.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is The Dunes Golf & Winter 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 & Winter Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6450.0 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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