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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%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.

16.6
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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

✉️

Email

jcovington@thelinksofnorthdakota.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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
3.9(101 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 The Links Of North Dakota, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Tee Two

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four battles that hinge on tee-to-green accuracy to dodge bogeys turning into doubles, while par fives build tension through layup risks and par threes add club choice stress amid elevated overall difficulty.
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Tee Five Tee

Gender: MalePar 727092 yards6485 metersCR 74.5Bogey 97.8Slope 126

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 130

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544534365344444353672
Handicap711151331951712182106416814
Yardage407350145505445465560185346340857013947336946545740723257236847092

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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% match to course practice profile
61% match
For Tee Two tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
27% match
For Tee Two tees

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Tee Two tees

Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment29%
Accuracy15%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–135 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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67% match
For Tee Two tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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76% match
For Tee Two tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Precision15%

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64% match
For Tee One tees

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Dispersion25%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Tee One tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Dispersion21%
27% match
For Tee Five tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Tee Five tees

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
82% match
For Tee Five tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%

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62% match
For Tee Five tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Tee Five tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Tee Five tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%

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68% match
For Tee Four tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Scoring11%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The Links Of North Dakota

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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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