Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Nakoma.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
62
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nakoma, 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 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Everything you need to know about Nakoma.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Resident Professionals
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4145 Country Club Road
Nakoma Golf Club is a premier family-oriented private country club located in Madison, Wisconsin. The club offers a range of amenities including golf, racquet sports (tennis, pickleball, platform tennis), a pool, dining, and wellness facilities, along with community-driven events and programs. It highlights memberships designed to fit various lifestyles and hosts weddings and events through a professional staff. The site emphasizes a sense of community and year-round recreational opportunities for members and families in the Madison area.
golf course • golf club • racquet sports • tennis • pickleball • platform tennis • pool • family dining • member events • weddings • events and meetings • caddie program • membership opportunities • Madison Wisconsin • private club • community • family sports club • dining • swim team • public amenities • golf • membership • social club • hospitality • recreation
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1920
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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 Nakoma hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Nakoma hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Nakoma hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Nakoma hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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 profileAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nakoma. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Short Game · Mixed
Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Nakoma and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Nakoma challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Nakoma is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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