Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Madawaska Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
25
25 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
118
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
Sumac Grove Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sumac Grove, 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 Sumac Grove
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
DIY Course Easy
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
DIY Course Easy
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sumac Grove.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rickmunro@madawaskagolf.com
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Facilities
Location
Keatley Road
Course Description
Madawaska Golf is a family-owned golf course located on the eastern edge of Arnprior and western edge of Ottawa in Eastern Ontario. The club offers a welcoming rural setting with golfing facilities, dining, and event hosting. It serves players of all levels, from beginners to seasoned golfers, and supports golf outings, lessons, junior golf, and memberships. The course emphasizes a memorable experience with quality service and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
61
Type
Parkland
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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 Sumac Grove, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 27.8 · BR 34.8 · Slope 75
Back Nine · CR 28.6 · BR 35.7 · Slope 76
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 99 | 290 | 86 | 109 | 141 | 280 | 110 | 108 | 280 | 1503 | 244 | 123 | 80 | 211 | 155 | 146 | 179 | 282 | 302 | 1722 | 3225 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 25.7 · BR 31.7 · Slope 65
Back Nine · CR 28.2 · BR 35.2 · Slope 75
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 99 | 274 | 74 | 101 | 123 | 260 | 90 | 90 | 244 | 1355 | 229 | 107 | 71 | 195 | 149 | 130 | 163 | 268 | 284 | 1596 | 2951 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.2 · BR 37.4 · Slope 78
Back Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 38.6 · Slope 81
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 99 | 290 | 86 | 109 | 141 | 280 | 110 | 108 | 280 | 1503 | 244 | 123 | 80 | 211 | 155 | 146 | 179 | 282 | 302 | 1722 | 3225 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 26.7 · BR 35.2 · Slope 72
Back Nine · CR 28.5 · BR 37.8 · Slope 79
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 61 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 99 | 274 | 74 | 101 | 123 | 260 | 90 | 90 | 244 | 1355 | 229 | 107 | 71 | 195 | 149 | 130 | 163 | 268 | 284 | 1596 | 2951 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sumac Grove
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 25 Programs
% match to course practice profileEscape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Sumac Grove
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sumac Grove. 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
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Consistent mid iron length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Sumac Grove
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 Sumac Grove
Get answers to common questions about playing Sumac Grove and what to expect.
How difficult is Sumac Grove for mid-handicap golfers?
Sumac Grove is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 80.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 57.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 61.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sumac Grove?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3088 yards. The back tees extend to 3225.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sumac Grove?
With a course rating of 57.2 and par 61, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 61 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sumac Grove and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3225.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Sumac Grove and how should I play it?
Sumac Grove 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 Sumac Grove strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 80.0 and yardage reaching 3225.0 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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