54% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Madrona Links Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Madrona Links Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Madrona Links 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 24%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Madrona Links Golf Course
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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Madrona Links Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
msdarlaj@aol.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
3604 22nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA
Course Description
Madrona Links is a golf course located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Designed and built in 1978 by Ken Tyson, the course emphasizes a fun, user-friendly layout with well-manicured greens and a welcoming environment for all golfers. The venue offers tee times, memberships, and event hosting, along with on-site dining at the Bar & Grill and course photos and information for players. It serves local golfers and visitors in the Gig Harbor area, highlighting a community-focused approach to golf and social events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ken Tyson
Opened
1978
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⭐4.4(331 reviews)
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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 Madrona Links Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly through short par fours and risk-laden par fives that dominate difficulty indexes. Front nine amps up scoring pressure via its elevated slope and bogey rating leading to constant par save fights.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735615 yards5134 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 199 | 317 | 319 | 271 | 180 | 322 | 485 | 419 | 2952 | 322 | 323 | 155 | 385 | 256 | 439 | 378 | 145 | 260 | 2663 | 5615 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735403 yards4941 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 178 | 317 | 319 | 271 | 162 | 322 | 485 | 361 | 2855 | 322 | 290 | 155 | 365 | 256 | 439 | 333 | 145 | 243 | 2548 | 5403 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 734712 yards4309 metersCR 67.3Bogey 94.3Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 132 | 274 | 269 | 236 | 136 | 268 | 432 | 312 | 2454 | 278 | 277 | 110 | 365 | 236 | 366 | 304 | 96 | 226 | 2258 | 4712 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Madrona Links 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Madrona Links Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Madrona Links Golf Course. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control16%
27% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
27% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Red tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
62% match
For Red tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
16% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision15%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Accuracy14%
48% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
51% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
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Get Started77% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment11%
81% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim20%
Precision12%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy27%
Precision15%
74% match
For Blue/White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
47% match
For Blue/White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control14%
34% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
84% match
For Blue/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
81% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue/White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Madrona Links Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Madrona Links Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Madrona Links Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Madrona Links Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Madrona Links Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5164 yards. The back tees extend to 5615.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Madrona Links Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Madrona Links Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5615.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Madrona Links Golf Course 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 Madrona Links Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5615.0 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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