Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Windswept Dunes Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Windswept Dunes 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
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 Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Windswept Dunes Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
diannorourke@windsweptdunes.com
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Facilities
Location
11 Club House Dr E, Freeport, FL 32439, USA
Course Description
Windswept Dunes is a public golf course located in Freeport, Florida, serving the Florida Panhandle and the Destin/30A area. The course emphasizes a coastal golfing experience with a layout that highlights the region’s scenery and seasonally updated rates. It provides tee-time booking options, course information, and facilities details for players in Northwest Florida. The venue is positioned along Highway 20, close to Rosemary Beach and Seaside, catering to both locals and visitors seeking a coastal golfing destination.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Doug O'Rourke
Opened
2004
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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 Windswept Dunes Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SEDGE
CHAMPIONSHIP Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 51.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 244 | 609 | 432 | 464 | 227 | 490 | 581 | 476 | 3991 | 501 | 371 | 190 | 527 | 458 | 480 | 196 | 573 | 465 | 3761 | 7752 |
DUNE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 145 | 474 | 375 | 351 | 145 | 363 | 477 | 360 | 3042 | 274 | 305 | 144 | 428 | 352 | 366 | 117 | 485 | 338 | 2809 | 5851 |
SEDGE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 92 | 438 | 306 | 318 | 127 | 288 | 442 | 324 | 2656 | 239 | 274 | 120 | 403 | 302 | 327 | 89 | 426 | 302 | 2482 | 5138 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Windswept Dunes 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Windswept Dunes Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Windswept Dunes 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Perfect woods arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCheck setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Windswept Dunes Golf 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 Windswept Dunes Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Windswept Dunes Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Windswept Dunes Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Windswept Dunes Golf Club technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Windswept Dunes Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6445 yards. The back tees extend to 7752.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Windswept Dunes Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.6 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 Windswept Dunes Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7752.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Windswept Dunes 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 Windswept Dunes Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7752.0 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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