Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for L A Nickell Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

221

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

L A Nickell Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for L A Nickell 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 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.

18
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for L A Nickell Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular 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 | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game23 min

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about L A Nickell Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

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

1800 Parkside Dr, Columbia, MO 65202, USA

Course Description

Golf Columbia operates two Columbia, Missouri golf facilities—L.A. Nickell Golf Course and Lake of the Woods Golf Course—providing tee times, events, lessons, and employment opportunities. The site references scheduling tee times, upcoming events, and course status information, indicating a focus on casual and competitive play as well as community engagement within the Columbia area. While the current site is undergoing changes, the organization remains tied to hosting golf experiences at its two courses in central Missouri.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Opened

1965

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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 L A Nickell Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White-W

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles needing tee to green control with par threes pressing iron trust and short par fives mixing birdie upside against bogey downside especially as back nine slope tightens demands.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 706231 yards5698 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.0Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 129

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444343544354354344443570
Handicap313111591715718416141210862
Yardage363358385233310196485392370309237517450037619437732838842731396231

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for L A Nickell 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 49 Programs

% match to course practice profile
69% match
For White-W tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%

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62% match
For White-W tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White-W tees

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%

13 Week Flagship Program for L A Nickell Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for L A Nickell 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 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–57 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Week 74 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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56% match
For White-W tees

Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
41% match
For White-W tees

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Combo-W tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

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53% match
For Combo-W tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment26%
33% match
For Red-W tees

Sink long putts, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control44%
Visualization41%
Dispersion8%
64% match
For Red-W tees

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
Scoring13%

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73% match
For Red-W tees

Save par consistently, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion20%
Aim18%
66% match
For White tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
69% match
For White tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
76% match
For White tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy17%
Aim17%
66% match
For White tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For White tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%

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71% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment13%
56% match
For White tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about L A Nickell Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing L A Nickell Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is L A Nickell Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

L A Nickell Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at L A Nickell Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5458 yards. The back tees extend to 6231.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at L A Nickell Golf Course?

With a course rating of 70.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is L A Nickell Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6231.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is L A Nickell Golf Course and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 L A Nickell Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6231.0 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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