Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pelicans Nest Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States of America
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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Dispersion 15%Aim 14%

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.

17.3
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hurricane

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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

✉️

Email

memberservices@pelicansnest.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

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.

two 18-hole golf courses • fazio design • bonita springs golf • pelican landing • private golf club • membership golf • gated community • golf lifestyle • dining at the club • social events • navy and wildlife backdrop • scenic golf courses • naples area golf • southwest florida golf • exclusive membership • golf club • membership • dining • community • lifestyle • recreation

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

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests that pressure tee accuracy and iron control, while par fives tempt birdies but risk bogeys on tougher spots.
I

I Tee

Gender: MalePar 726743 yards6166 metersCR 73.0Bogey 99.0Slope 140

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.6 · Slope 140

Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 140

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par344544354364344534453672
Handicap179515313117161421216181048
Yardage183402401507410328199504436337040916039941755620139335548333736743

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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% match to course practice profile
22% match
For I tees

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

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
50% match
For I tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%

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64% match
For I tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control31%
Alignment14%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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62% match
For I tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
69% match
For I tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
65% match
For I tees

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%

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68% match
For I tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
76% match
For I tees

Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Precision12%

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62% match
For I I tees

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
79% match
For I I tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
69% match
For I I tees

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
47% match
For I I tees

Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For I I tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring24%

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80% match
For I I I tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Trajectory16%
39% match
For I I I tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For I I I tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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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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