40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Madeline Island Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
220
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
Madeline Island Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Madeline Island Gc, 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Madeline Island Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Madeline Island Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
vacation@madelineisland.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
498 Old Fort Rd, La Pointe, WI 54850, USA
Course Description
The Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce promotes tourism and local business on Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior, Wisconsin. It serves visitors and residents by providing information on getting here, lodging, dining, activities, events, and local resources. The organization supports the island’s cultural heritage, natural attractions, and community initiatives to preserve the island experience. It operates from La Pointe, Wisconsin, and coordinates across the Apostle Islands region to attract travelers to Madeline Island.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1966
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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 Madeline Island Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests with iron approaches after drives, where long holes per handicap indexes raise bogey risks but par fives tempt lower scores.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726356 yards5812 metersCR 71.0Bogey 93.6Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 150 | 404 | 391 | 388 | 322 | 473 | 448 | 169 | 3193 | 402 | 180 | 434 | 386 | 445 | 347 | 325 | 493 | 151 | 3163 | 6356 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725336 yards4879 metersCR 66.3Bogey 87.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 103 | 316 | 326 | 335 | 244 | 437 | 388 | 134 | 2698 | 374 | 124 | 304 | 337 | 395 | 277 | 286 | 411 | 130 | 2638 | 5336 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724381 yards4006 metersCR 63.5Bogey 82.1Slope 100
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 40.7 · Slope 97
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 73 | 260 | 292 | 252 | 208 | 382 | 316 | 73 | 2236 | 246 | 95 | 275 | 249 | 338 | 241 | 241 | 378 | 82 | 2145 | 4381 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Madeline Island Gc
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Madeline Island Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Madeline Island Gc. 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
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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37% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Precision12%
64% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision11%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
80% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
50% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
55% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control28%
Visualization18%
52% match
For Red tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
19% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
58% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Alignment12%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision14%
Aim14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
78% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Precision12%
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Get Started61% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim16%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision14%
Aim13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim24%
Dispersion19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Madeline Island Gc
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Madeline Island Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Madeline Island Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Madeline Island Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Madeline Island Gc presents a demanding test. The 122.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Madeline Island Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5368 yards. The back tees extend to 6356.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Madeline Island Gc?
With a course rating of 71.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Madeline Island Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6356.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Madeline Island Gc 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 Madeline Island Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6356.0 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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