Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Promontory Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Nicklaus Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nicklaus Course, 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 Nicklaus Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Nicklaus Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
marty@glenwild.com
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Facilities
Location
E, 8417 N Promontory Ranch Rd, Park City, UT 84098, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
2001
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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 Nicklaus Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black - Nicklaus
Black - Nicklaus Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 670 | 475 | 184 | 467 | 158 | 531 | 460 | 372 | 395 | 3712 | 459 | 219 | 665 | 437 | 405 | 426 | 183 | 547 | 416 | 3757 | 7469 |
Chrome/White Combo Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.3 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 553 | 358 | 169 | 431 | 144 | 521 | 345 | 364 | 385 | 3270 | 388 | 187 | 574 | 316 | 386 | 416 | 169 | 536 | 399 | 3371 | 6641 |
Gold - Championship Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 53.7 · Slope 153
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 718 | 502 | 194 | 475 | 166 | 576 | 491 | 395 | 426 | 3943 | 538 | 242 | 670 | 480 | 442 | 459 | 202 | 608 | 480 | 4121 | 8064 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Nicklaus Course
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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
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Get StartedCan you stop the ball close from the sand?
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Nicklaus Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nicklaus Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Nicklaus Course
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 Nicklaus Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Nicklaus Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Nicklaus Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Nicklaus Course presents a demanding test. The slope of 151.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 78.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Nicklaus Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 7352 yards. The back tees extend to 8064.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Nicklaus Course?
With a course rating of 78.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Nicklaus Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 8064.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Nicklaus Course 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 Nicklaus Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 151.0 and yardage reaching 8064.0 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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