Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nakoma Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Nakoma Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 36%Distance Control 20%Aim 18%Alignment 12%Precision 11%

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.

19.3

Average HCP

11.8

Minimum HCP

33.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Nakoma

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Nakoma.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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cathyr@nakoma.org

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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

4145 Country Club Road

Course Description

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.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tom Bendelow

Opened

1920

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nakoma

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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See Shot Before Hit

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Accuracy30%

Visualization23%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Dispersion15%

Precision15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Nakoma

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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring32%

Trajectory22%

Distance Control20%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy26%

Precision14%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control31%

Visualization21%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control34%

Visualization20%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim25%

Scoring23%

Distance Control17%

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Land Close To Pin

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills

Aim35%

Scoring17%

Alignment16%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring30%

Aim15%

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion22%

Precision22%

Scoring20%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Nakoma

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 Nakoma

Get answers to common questions about playing Nakoma and what to expect.

How difficult is Nakoma for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Nakoma?

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.

What is considered a good score at Nakoma?

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.

How long is Nakoma and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Nakoma and how should I play it?

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.

What features make Nakoma strategically challenging?

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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