60% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Trajectory17%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Madison Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Madison Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Aim 20%Distance Control 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Madison Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Madison Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@madisongolfsd.com
Giving lessons at Madison Golf & Country Club? Get featured here.
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
6130 Chapel Rd, Madison, OH 44057, USA
Course Description
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
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
1975
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.4(215 reviews)
View on Google MapsMadison Golf & Country Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four parade with short setups for easy pars but long par fours and par fives build bogey pressure through tee shot choices. Expect steady accuracy tests with risk jumps on tough ranked stretches.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716145 yards5619 metersCR 70.3Bogey 92.2Slope 124
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 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745428 yards4963 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.8Slope 125
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 745257 yards4807 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.2Slope 123
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Madison Golf & Country Club
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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
57% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Madison Golf & Country Club
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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started66% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy17%
Aim13%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
54% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Aim25%
Scoring19%
79% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
63% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
41% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
78% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
49% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy27%
Alignment11%
65% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim29%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim23%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
66% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Alignment19%
41% match
For Gold tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
39% match
For Gold tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim21%
Precision21%
59% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
72% 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%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring22%
Precision20%
48% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment26%
Precision11%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Madison Golf & Country Club
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 Madison Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Madison Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Madison Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Madison Golf & Country Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Madison Golf & Country Club?
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.
How long is Madison Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6145.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Madison Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Madison Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
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.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Madison Golf & Country Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
12 Programs
0.26 km away
Madison Country Club - Madison
Madison, Ohio
48 Programs
4.41 km away
Erie Shores Golf Course
North Madison, OH
48 Programs
6.91 km away
Powderhorn Golf Course
Madison, OH
14 Programs
10.8 km away
Geneva on the Lake Golf Club - Geneva On The Lake Golf Course
Geneva On The Lake, OH
17 Programs
14.82 km away
Geauga Hidden Valley Golf Course - Geauga Hidden Valley
Thompson, Ohio
45 Programs
15.89 km away
Hemlock Springs Golf Club - Hemlock Springs Golf Course
Geneva, OH
46 Programs
17.55 km away
Painesville Country Club
Painesville, OH
14 Programs
17.87 km away
Maple Ridge Golf Course
Austinburg, OH
14 Programs
20.16 km away
Harbor Golf Club - Ashtabula
Ashtabula, Ohio
Same Architect
Courses by Joel Goldstrand
Explore other courses designed by Joel Goldstrand. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Oak/Maple
Perham Lakeside Golf Club
Perham, MN
Blackberry Ridge Golf Course
Blackberry Ridge Golf Course
Shelbyville, TN
Forest Ridges
Lakewoods Resort
Cable, WI
Executive Nine
Bunker Hills Golf Club
Coon Rapids, MN
Memorial Park Country Club
Memorial Park Country Club
Lamoure, ND
Fox Hollow Golf Club
Fox Hollow Golf Club
St. Michael, MN