Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Madison Golf & Country Club.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Madison Golf & Country 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Everything you need to know about Madison Golf & Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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6130 Chapel Rd, Madison, OH 44057, USA
Madison Golf & Country Club is a semi-private 18-hole golf course in Madison, South Dakota. The course is a par 71 layout spanning 6,132 yards with substantial elevation changes, water features, and challenging holes including four tough par threes and strategic bunkering. It offers scenic views of Lake Herman and emphasizes a shot-maker’s experience for players of all abilities, along with memberships, events, and dining amenities in a regional golfing locale.
18-hole golf course • par 71 • golf membership • lake herman views • south dakota golf • semi-private golf • slope rating • golf course hazards • bunkers • par threes • par fours • golf events • tee time booking • weddings banquets
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
1975
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Madison Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 405 | 346 | 138 | 359 | 480 | 397 | 497 | 205 | 3190 | 142 | 381 | 345 | 244 | 422 | 170 | 513 | 309 | 429 | 2955 | 6145 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 394 | 299 | 131 | 324 | 430 | 278 | 400 | 152 | 2750 | 137 | 269 | 272 | 232 | 417 | 146 | 501 | 301 | 403 | 2678 | 5428 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 74 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 394 | 299 | 131 | 319 | 395 | 260 | 395 | 152 | 2687 | 137 | 269 | 272 | 211 | 417 | 115 | 453 | 293 | 403 | 2570 | 5257 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Madison Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFeel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Madison Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Madison Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Madison Golf & Country Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5701 yards. The back tees extend to 6145.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70.3 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.
Stretching to 6145.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6145.0 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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