65% match
For Black tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Capitol City Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
Capitol City Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Capitol City Golf Course, 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 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Capitol City Golf Course
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Capitol City Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
5225 Yelm Hwy SE ProShop, Olympia, WA 98513, United States
Course Description
Capitol City Golf Club is a long-standing golf facility in Olympia, Washington. Opened in 1963, it features an 18-hole championship course with traditional design, narrow tree-lined fairways, and well-positioned green-side bunkers and exceptional putting greens. The course offers excellent drainage for year-round play and focuses on delivering a memorable experience for members and guests, including lessons, tournaments, and club events. The club is located on Yelm Highway in Olympia, WA, providing access to a classic western Washington golf experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Norman H. Woods
Opened
1962
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⭐4.4(183 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 Capitol City Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady grind of tee-to-green positioning where long par fours and fives force careful drives into repeated iron approaches. Scoring pressure builds from spread-out tough holes risking bogeys without precision.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726547 yards5987 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.8Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 537 | 429 | 186 | 358 | 369 | 174 | 510 | 377 | 398 | 3338 | 453 | 191 | 362 | 442 | 490 | 338 | 175 | 367 | 391 | 3209 | 6547 |
B
Black/White Combination Tee
Gender: MalePar 726281 yards5743 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.5Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 378 | 153 | 358 | 369 | 161 | 495 | 377 | 398 | 3212 | 453 | 141 | 362 | 374 | 481 | 338 | 175 | 367 | 378 | 3069 | 6281 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726182 yards5653 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 7 | — | 16 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 378 | 153 | 347 | 357 | 161 | 495 | 369 | 391 | 3174 | 436 | 141 | 351 | 374 | 481 | 327 | 163 | 357 | 378 | 3008 | 6182 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Capitol City Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Black tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
74% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision14%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Capitol City Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Capitol City Golf Course. 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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
60% match
For Black tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
45% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
87% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
Precision18%
69% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Dispersion18%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
79% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring25%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment20%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment24%
Precision15%
77% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
38% 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%
63% match
For White tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
57% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
52% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
64% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring33%
Aim32%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Trajectory17%
Aim16%
55% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim17%
Mechanics13%
41% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion29%
Scoring15%
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Get Started61% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
28% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
36% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
76% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Black/White Combination tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Capitol City Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Alabama Open
7/21/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Pro
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol City Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Capitol City Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Capitol City Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Capitol City Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Capitol City Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6364 yards. The back tees extend to 6547.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Capitol City Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Capitol City Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6547.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Capitol City Golf Course and how should I play it?
Capitol City Golf Course 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 Capitol City Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6547.0 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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