Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Links Of North Dakota
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
The Links Of North Dakota Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Links Of North Dakota, 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 The Links Of North Dakota
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Links Of North Dakota.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jcovington@thelinksofnorthdakota.com
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Facilities
Location
The Links of North Dakota, 5153 109th Ave NW, Ray, ND 58849, USA
Course Description
The Links of North Dakota is a golf course renowned for its authentic Links Style experience, located on the bluffs overlooking Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. The facility emphasizes a traditional links layout with amenities including cabins and RV stalls, catering to golf trips, group outings, and longer stays. It frequently features in golf publications as a top course in the state and offers tee times, course information, and event opportunities. Visitors can also access information on memberships, rates, and campground accommodations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stephen Kay
Opened
1995
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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 Links Of North Dakota, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tee Two
Tee Five Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 350 | 145 | 505 | 445 | 465 | 560 | 185 | 346 | 3408 | 570 | 139 | 473 | 369 | 465 | 457 | 407 | 232 | 572 | 3684 | 7092 |
Tee Four Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 328 | 132 | 485 | 415 | 436 | 518 | 174 | 331 | 3205 | 551 | 121 | 438 | 334 | 422 | 426 | 392 | 208 | 542 | 3434 | 6639 |
Tee One Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 251 | 90 | 415 | 345 | 373 | 439 | 115 | 249 | 2562 | 470 | 70 | 339 | 254 | 330 | 319 | 315 | 144 | 446 | 2687 | 5249 |
Tee Two Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 265 | 104 | 440 | 370 | 395 | 464 | 124 | 256 | 2726 | 485 | 105 | 367 | 268 | 361 | 348 | 350 | 162 | 478 | 2924 | 5650 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Links Of North Dakota
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for The Links Of North Dakota
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Links Of North Dakota. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Perfect woods arc, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint flops, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Links Of North Dakota
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 Links Of North Dakota
Get answers to common questions about playing The Links Of North Dakota and what to expect.
How difficult is The Links Of North Dakota for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Links Of North Dakota technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Links Of North Dakota?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6170 yards. The back tees extend to 7092.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Links Of North Dakota?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 The Links Of North Dakota and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7092.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Links Of North Dakota and how should I play it?
The Links Of North Dakota 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 The Links Of North Dakota strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 7092.0 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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