48% match
For Tee 3 tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Country Club At The Golden Nugget
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
The Country Club At The Golden Nugget Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Country Club At The Golden Nugget, 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 26%Precision 20%Scoring 19%Aim 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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Country Club At The Golden Nugget
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Country Club At The Golden Nugget.
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
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, USA
Course Description
The Golden Nugget Las Vegas is the most luxurious resort on the Fremont Street Experience, and consistently receives critical acclaim for exceeding customer expectations. The Golden Nugget now offers more than 2,400 deluxe guestrooms and suites; a high-energy casino featuring the most popular slot and video poker machines, table games, race and sports book, and poker room; nightly entertainment with master impressionist and comedian Gordie Brown; world-class restaurants such as Grotto Italian Ristorante, Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse, Claim Jumper and Cadillac Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar; a luxury spa and salon; and The Tank, a year-round outdoor swimming pool complete with a 200,000 gallon, live shark aquarium and the new H20 poolside lounge. Since 2005, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas has made more than $300 million in upgrades, renovations and expansions under Landry's, Inc, introducing first-class accommodations, exquisite dining options and fun-filled entertainment venues. Throughout the upgrades, the Golden Nugget Las Vegas unveiled the Rush Tower in 2009, brought Las Vegas its first Chart House Restaurant and introduced a beautiful new pool, The Hideout, as well as expanded the gaming, entertainment and retail options at the luxury resort. In 2014, the Golden Nugget invested $15 million in renovating the Gold Tower adding modern designs consistent with the upscale Rush Tower and invested $6.5 million transforming the Conference Center into a modern business space. Rounding out 2015, the Golden Nugget completed a $800,000 renovation of the Spa and Salon transforming into the most luxurious getaway downtown.Hotel reservations and additional information are available by calling 800-634-3454 or by visiting online at www.goldennugget.com.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2015
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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 The Country Club At The Golden Nugget, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Tee 3
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of tee power on long par fives and fours where front nine's extra challenge heightens bogey risks before back nine eases slightly. Expect decisions between bold attacks and safe positions on repeated tough stretches.
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Tee 1 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726940 yards6346 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.3Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 462 | 396 | 207 | 534 | 466 | 176 | 456 | 398 | 3595 | 304 | 468 | 524 | 326 | 168 | 353 | 168 | 457 | 577 | 3345 | 6940 |
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Tee 2 Tee
Gender: MalePar 726442 yards5891 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.5Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 479 | 431 | 367 | 184 | 508 | 404 | 155 | 426 | 376 | 3330 | 287 | 442 | 493 | 306 | 139 | 325 | 150 | 429 | 541 | 3112 | 6442 |
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Tee 3 Tee
Gender: MalePar 725935 yards5427 metersCR 68.5Bogey 90.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 401 | 341 | 151 | 484 | 374 | 131 | 393 | 356 | 3080 | 251 | 418 | 466 | 282 | 116 | 295 | 126 | 399 | 502 | 2855 | 5935 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Country Club At The Golden Nugget
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Tee 3 tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For Tee 3 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control15%
Alignment14%
48% match
For Tee 3 tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
10 Week Flagship Program for The Country Club At The Golden Nugget
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Country Club At The Golden Nugget. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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40% match
For Tee 3 tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
82% match
For Tee 3 tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring21%
Precision14%
38% match
For Tee 3 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started69% match
For Tee 3 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
49% match
For Tee 3 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For Tee 3 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Tee 3 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Tee 3 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Tee 3 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Tee 3 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Tee 3 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
59% match
For Tee 3 tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For Tee 3 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy24%
Alignment13%
44% match
For Tee 1 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Tee 1 tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
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Get Started73% match
For Tee 1 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control30%
Scoring11%
66% match
For Tee 1 tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
48% match
For Tee 1 tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
21% match
For Tee 1 tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
42% match
For Tee 1 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Tee 1 tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Tee 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Tee 1 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Tee 1 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For Tee 1 tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Tee 1 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
37% match
For Tee 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim32%
Alignment30%
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Get Started68% match
For Tee 1 tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
73% match
For Tee 1 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
59% match
For Tee 1 tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Tee 1 tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
38% match
For Tee 1 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
59% match
For Tee 1 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Tee 1 tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Tee 1 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Tee 2 tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For Tee 2 tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
64% match
For Tee 2 tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Precision27%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For Tee 2 tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
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Get Started47% match
For Tee 2 tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring19%
Mechanics11%
42% match
For Tee 2 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Tee 2 tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
56% match
For Tee 2 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment25%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Country Club At The Golden Nugget
Get answers to common questions about playing The Country Club At The Golden Nugget and what to expect.
How difficult is The Country Club At The Golden Nugget for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Country Club At The Golden Nugget technically exacting. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Country Club At The Golden Nugget?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6438 yards. The back tees extend to 6940.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Country Club At The Golden Nugget?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 The Country Club At The Golden Nugget and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6940.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The Country Club At The Golden Nugget and how should I play it?
The Country Club At The Golden Nugget 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 The Country Club At The Golden Nugget strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6940.0 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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