Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pelicans Nest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Hurricane Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hurricane, 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 Hurricane
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hurricane.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
memberservices@pelicansnest.org
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Facilities
Location
4450 Pelicans Nest Drive SW
Course Description
Nest Golf Club is a private, coastal golf club located in Bonita Springs, Florida. It features two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses set within the Pelican Landing community, offering renowned course architecture, scenic vistas, and a welcoming membership culture. The club emphasizes a warm, inclusive atmosphere with a focus on golf, dining, social events, and a high level of service, while avoiding unnecessary resident fees for amenities outside core offerings. Nest is marketed as a sanctuary for members to enjoy world-class golf, dining, and a vibrant social calendar in Southwest Florida.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1990
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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 Hurricane, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for I
I Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 183 | 402 | 401 | 507 | 410 | 328 | 199 | 504 | 436 | 3370 | 409 | 160 | 399 | 417 | 556 | 201 | 393 | 355 | 483 | 3373 | 6743 |
I I Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.2 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.1 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 163 | 374 | 383 | 496 | 391 | 319 | 162 | 495 | 405 | 3188 | 384 | 140 | 386 | 389 | 527 | 188 | 369 | 349 | 482 | 3214 | 6402 |
I I I Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 342 | 348 | 488 | 369 | 309 | 150 | 460 | 392 | 3013 | 351 | 136 | 367 | 366 | 489 | 177 | 348 | 331 | 453 | 3018 | 6031 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hurricane
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Hurricane
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hurricane. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hurricane
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 Hurricane
Get answers to common questions about playing Hurricane and what to expect.
How difficult is Hurricane for mid-handicap golfers?
Hurricane presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hurricane?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6387 yards. The back tees extend to 6743.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hurricane?
With a course rating of 73.0 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hurricane and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6743.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Hurricane and how should I play it?
Hurricane 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 Hurricane strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6743.0 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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