66% match
For Blue tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vardon Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Vardon Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vardon Golf 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 21%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vardon Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vardon Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
7101 Co Hwy 15, Minot, ND 58703, USA
Course Description
Vardon Golf Club is a public golf course located in Minot, North Dakota, with a rich history dating back to 1929 and a reopening in 2013 after flood recovery. The club offers a full golf experience including a pro shop, range, and lessons, along with two in-house dining options—the Grille & Bar and the Vardon Chophouse—supported by an expanding event center for weddings and catering. It hosts notable events such as the Western North Dakota Charity Pro-Am and features member programs like Ladies League and Men’s Day, with online tee times available through its partner CPS golf network. The course is known for its classic layout designed by Tom Vardon, challenging greens, and ongoing course enhancements reflecting its pride in the local golf community.
public golf course • minot north dakota golf • western nd charity pro-am • vardon cup • stroke play championships • lady golf league • on line tee times • grille and bar • vardon chophouse • event center • golf pro shop • greens design • course restoration • river valley golf • head superintendent • golf course reopening • family and member events • golf club history • tournament hosting • garden and hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Vardon
Opened
1929
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⭐4.6(92 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 Vardon Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from par four approach choices and par five layup risks where front nine tightens scoring through top handicap demands. Players face repeated safe play versus attack decisions that spike bogeys on marked tough stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726620 yards6053 metersCR 72.4Bogey 95.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 533 | 377 | 437 | 167 | 382 | 433 | 217 | 503 | 367 | 3416 | 500 | 402 | 190 | 407 | 342 | 144 | 512 | 203 | 504 | 3204 | 6620 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726262 yards5726 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 9 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 341 | 406 | 153 | 377 | 393 | 201 | 482 | 367 | 3231 | 491 | 393 | 179 | 389 | 322 | 119 | 486 | 161 | 491 | 3031 | 6262 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725746 yards5254 metersCR 68.4Bogey 89.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 315 | 348 | 151 | 362 | 330 | 153 | 475 | 324 | 2944 | 433 | 296 | 167 | 377 | 322 | 119 | 469 | 148 | 471 | 2802 | 5746 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vardon Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
14 Week Flagship Program for Vardon Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vardon Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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22% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
56% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Aim8%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control26%
Precision11%
61% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
40% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Alignment13%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Aim12%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Scoring22%
38% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
25% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
78% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
51% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
68% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
38% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
58% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
63% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring23%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision15%
49% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Yellow tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy21%
Precision14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vardon Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Vardon Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Vardon Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Vardon Golf Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vardon Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6183 yards. The back tees extend to 6620.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vardon Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Vardon Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6620.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Vardon Golf Club and how should I play it?
Vardon Golf Club 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 Vardon Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6620.0 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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