63% match
For YELLOW tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for White Heron Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
White Heron Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for White Heron 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 20%Precision 16%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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for White Heron Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about White Heron Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
shane@southerndunes.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
200 Eagle Ridge Dr, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
Course Description
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club is a premier golf destination in Haines City, Florida. The property features an acclaimed hillside golf course with substantial elevation changes, a full-service restaurant, and event spaces for weddings and banquets, as well as a Dunes Club and various golfing amenities. It operates a range of experiences including TopTracer bays, online tee times, and seasonal events, serving visitors and members in the Central Florida region. The venue also hosts concerts and club activities, with a focus on golf and hospitality for vacations and local residents alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steve Smyers
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(1539 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 White Heron Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for YELLOW
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par fours that link tee accuracy to approach success, raising bogey risks on errors. Long par fives invite birdie tries yet spike scores on poor positioning.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 727409 yards6775 metersCR 76.5Bogey 103.1Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 645 | 227 | 536 | 413 | 212 | 446 | 586 | 356 | 3821 | 389 | 438 | 389 | 543 | 407 | 202 | 609 | 187 | 424 | 3588 | 7409 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725294 yards4841 metersCR 71.9Bogey 101.2Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 480 | 169 | 359 | 323 | 154 | 331 | 326 | 216 | 2654 | 336 | 344 | 290 | 417 | 310 | 135 | 418 | 109 | 281 | 2640 | 5294 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725881 yards5378 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.1Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 52.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 9 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 545 | 185 | 403 | 340 | 167 | 374 | 392 | 240 | 2968 | 354 | 362 | 298 | 444 | 362 | 141 | 502 | 146 | 304 | 2913 | 5881 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for White Heron 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For YELLOW tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
81% match
For YELLOW tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
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Get Started50% match
For YELLOW tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
13 Week Flagship Program for White Heron Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for White Heron Golf 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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31% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
60% match
For YELLOW tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
44% match
For YELLOW tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
49% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For YELLOW tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
51% match
For BLACK tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision15%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For BLACK tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
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Get Started71% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Accuracy25%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
37% match
For BLACK tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
38% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For BLACK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Aim21%
73% match
For BLACK tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For BLACK tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim37%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
64% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started77% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim30%
Scoring22%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
50% match
For GREEN tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
79% match
For GREEN tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
51% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion39%
Precision28%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For GREEN tees
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For GREEN tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
79% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about White Heron Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing White Heron Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is White Heron Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
White Heron Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at White Heron Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6352 yards. The back tees extend to 7409.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at White Heron Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 White Heron Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7409.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is White Heron Golf 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 White Heron Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 7409.0 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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