59% match
For Black tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Odana Hills
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Odana Hills Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Odana Hills, 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 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
20.2
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Odana Hills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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 Odana Hills.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tbenson@cityofmadison.com
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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
4635 Odana Rd, Madison, WI 53711, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1957
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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 Odana Hills, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four battles where tee shots set up scoring but poor ones breed bogeys, paired with par fives that reward position yet spike trouble on the ranked tough ones.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726690 yards6117 metersCR 71.7Bogey 94.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 534 | 454 | 161 | 367 | 471 | 219 | 432 | 368 | 3360 | 365 | 528 | 399 | 162 | 375 | 505 | 447 | 164 | 385 | 3330 | 6690 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726294 yards5755 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.2Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 475 | 435 | 145 | 352 | 460 | 175 | 393 | 350 | 3128 | 357 | 505 | 391 | 162 | 362 | 485 | 393 | 136 | 375 | 3166 | 6294 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725158 yards4716 metersCR 64.8Bogey 85.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.5 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | — | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 423 | 293 | 124 | 298 | 364 | 151 | 349 | 310 | 2635 | 326 | 366 | 267 | 116 | 349 | 349 | 345 | 123 | 282 | 2523 | 5158 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Odana Hills
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision24%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
39% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Odana Hills
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Odana Hills. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 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 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
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Get Started61% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
64% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
53% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim30%
Scoring22%
72% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy20%
Aim18%
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Get Started38% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
78% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
Precision17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
82% match
For Blue tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
Aim20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision29%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory12%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment14%
Aim13%
51% match
For Gold tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
47% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control33%
Visualization25%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
59% match
For Gold tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment30%
Distance Control13%
17% match
For Gold tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
17% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim25%
Accuracy11%
65% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Precision13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Odana Hills
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 Odana Hills
Get answers to common questions about playing Odana Hills and what to expect.
How difficult is Odana Hills for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Odana Hills technically exacting. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Odana Hills?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5924 yards. The back tees extend to 6690.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Odana Hills?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Odana Hills and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6690.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Odana Hills 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 Odana Hills strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6690.0 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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