Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Maple Bluff Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Maple Bluff Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Maple Bluff 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
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 Maple Bluff Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Maple Bluff Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
raulg@mbcc1899.com
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Facilities
Location
500 Kensington Dr, Madison, WI 53704, USA
Course Description
Maple Bluff Country Club was founded in 1899. The club offers private memberships. Our members share a proud tradition rich in history which encompasses the love of a sport in an atmosphere in which every member feels welcome and at home. We invite you to view our beautifully landscaped greens, our new Tennis Courts, Outdoor Swimming Pool and our Fine Dining Menus. We welcome you to contact us so that we may have the opportunity to share our pride with you ~and offer you the experience of The Bluff ~ one of Madison's most historic landmarks.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1899
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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 Maple Bluff Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 448 | 285 | 177 | 547 | 204 | 364 | 379 | 561 | 3255 | 365 | 195 | 410 | 171 | 500 | 412 | 359 | 376 | 382 | 3170 | 6425 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 422 | 264 | 117 | 424 | 152 | 315 | 259 | 441 | 2666 | 348 | 103 | 401 | 143 | 411 | 388 | 311 | 338 | 319 | 2762 | 5428 |
Red/Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 391 | 264 | 117 | 424 | 152 | 315 | 259 | 441 | 2635 | 348 | 103 | 354 | 143 | 411 | 355 | 311 | 338 | 319 | 2682 | 5317 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Maple Bluff 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.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Maple Bluff Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Maple Bluff Country Club. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Maple Bluff 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 Maple Bluff Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Maple Bluff Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Maple Bluff Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Maple Bluff Country Club presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Maple Bluff Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5871 yards. The back tees extend to 6425.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Maple Bluff Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Maple Bluff Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6425.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Maple Bluff 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 Maple Bluff Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6425.0 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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