Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mendakota Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Mendakota Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mendakota 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 Mendakota Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mendakota Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jeffk@mendakotacc.com
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Facilities
Location
2075 Mendakota Dr, Mendota Heights, MN 55120, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Craig Scjreiner
Opened
1925
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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 Mendakota Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue Combo
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 120 | 354 | 143 | 475 | 386 | 131 | 370 | 452 | 2896 | 307 | 327 | 498 | 465 | 164 | 370 | 379 | 129 | 343 | 2982 | 5878 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.8 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 140 | 381 | 170 | 526 | 416 | 159 | 401 | 497 | 3166 | 312 | 340 | 528 | 513 | 192 | 403 | 419 | 156 | 394 | 3257 | 6423 |
White/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.5 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 3 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 476 | 140 | 354 | 143 | 526 | 386 | 159 | 370 | 452 | 3006 | 312 | 340 | 528 | 513 | 164 | 370 | 379 | 156 | 343 | 3105 | 6111 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mendakota 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profilePinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Mendakota Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mendakota Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, 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.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedGet square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Mendakota 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 Mendakota Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mendakota Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mendakota Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Mendakota Country Club technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mendakota Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6150 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mendakota Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mendakota Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6423.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Mendakota Country Club 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 Mendakota Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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