60% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
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Summersville, WV, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Nicholas Memorial Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nicholas Memorial Gc, 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 28%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Dispersion 13%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Nicholas Memorial Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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.
Short Game26 min
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 Nicholas Memorial Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Rte 19 N, Summersville, WV 26651, United States
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Beems
Opened
1953
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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 Nicholas Memorial Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours where accurate irons prevent bogeys on marked tough holes, while par fives tempt birdies but risk trouble without control.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 705336 yards4879 metersCR 65.2Bogey 85.0Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 348 | 331 | 146 | 400 | 346 | 318 | 190 | 276 | 2668 | 313 | 348 | 331 | 146 | 400 | 346 | 318 | 190 | 276 | 2668 | 5336 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706148 yards5622 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 395 | 390 | 180 | 442 | 385 | 367 | 215 | 335 | 3074 | 365 | 395 | 390 | 180 | 442 | 385 | 367 | 215 | 335 | 3074 | 6148 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705802 yards5305 metersCR 67.4Bogey 88.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 388 | 368 | 157 | 420 | 391 | 335 | 205 | 300 | 2901 | 337 | 388 | 368 | 157 | 420 | 391 | 335 | 205 | 300 | 2901 | 5802 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nicholas Memorial Gc
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 profile74% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Nicholas Memorial Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nicholas Memorial Gc. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
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64% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion38%
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
34% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min27 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started40% match
For Black tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
56% match
For Black tees
Work together for contact, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring26%
Aim14%
61% match
For Black tees
Set up for high shot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
Precision12%
40% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
0% match
For Black tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
52% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
35% match
For Black tees
Shape driver flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Trajectory31%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
57% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim26%
Alignment17%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
71% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control15%
Aim15%
66% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Aim16%
Accuracy12%
72% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
75% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
52% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
84% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Trajectory13%
85% match
For White tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
60% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
49% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment26%
Accuracy26%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Nicholas Memorial Gc
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United States
St. Thomas Aquinas Spartan Shootout
4/20/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
men
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nicholas Memorial Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Nicholas Memorial Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Nicholas Memorial Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Nicholas Memorial Gc presents a demanding test. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Nicholas Memorial Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5742 yards. The back tees extend to 6148.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Nicholas Memorial Gc?
With a course rating of 68.6 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Nicholas Memorial Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6148.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Nicholas Memorial Gc and how should I play it?
Nicholas Memorial Gc 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 Nicholas Memorial Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6148.0 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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