44% match
For I I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Madison Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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 Madison Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Madison Club, 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%Scoring 25%Accuracy 19%Precision 14%Aim 13%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Madison Club
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Madison Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@madisonclubca.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
53035 Meriwether Way, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
Course Description
Nestled in California's desert paradise, The Madison Club is La Quinta's most exclusive, private residential community offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. It is a place of effortless grace and charm with the ambiance of quiet sophistication, intimacy, and understated luxury. Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California's classic old-line country clubs, offering five-star dining and member events, wellness and fitness amenities, and Discovery's signature Outdoor Pursuits program. At The Madison Club, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities. All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(224 reviews)
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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 Madison Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for I I
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision gauntlet of short par fours demanding exact tee and approach shots while par fives build score risks through poor positioning. Constant decisions weigh aggressive plays against bogey avoidance on a tough layout.
C
Combo Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725596 yards5117 metersCR 75.1Bogey 107.4Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 141 | 274 | 322 | 502 | 359 | 142 | 436 | 296 | 2816 | 299 | 137 | 308 | 345 | 450 | 390 | 242 | 156 | 453 | 2780 | 5596 |
I
I I Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726684 yards6112 metersCR 80.4Bogey 115.3Slope 148
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 58.1 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 57.2 · Slope 145
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 174 | 315 | 424 | 578 | 427 | 170 | 541 | 320 | 3317 | 415 | 146 | 387 | 391 | 553 | 431 | 345 | 175 | 524 | 3367 | 6684 |
I
I I I Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726048 yards5530 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.6Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 55.4 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 161 | 274 | 383 | 502 | 388 | 142 | 509 | 296 | 2999 | 386 | 137 | 346 | 345 | 506 | 390 | 308 | 156 | 475 | 3049 | 6048 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Madison Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For I I tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For I I tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
54% match
For I I tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Madison Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Madison Club. 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 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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14% match
For I I tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
67% match
For I I tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For I I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment11%
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Get Started67% match
For I I tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For I I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
74% match
For I I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For I I tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For I I tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For I I tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Scoring18%
Aim18%
52% match
For I I tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
70% match
For I I tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
74% match
For I I tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
67% match
For I I tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
56% match
For I I tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
59% match
For I I I tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim15%
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Get Started63% match
For I I I tees
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
Precision14%
65% match
For I I I tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
61% match
For I I I tees
Save par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy27%
Green Reading16%
32% match
For I I I tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
72% match
For I I I tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring31%
Accuracy17%
45% match
For I I I tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For I I I tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For I I I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
70% match
For I I I tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Aim10%
71% match
For I I I tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
71% match
For I I I tees
Mix short game shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For I I I tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
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Get Started54% match
For I I I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Precision18%
81% match
For I I I tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control13%
75% match
For I I I tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy16%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For I I I tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
56% match
For I I I tees
Feel the distance, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Combo Tees tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Combo Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For Combo Tees tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Green Reading9%
14% match
For Combo Tees tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
74% match
For Combo Tees tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For Combo Tees tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
77% match
For Combo Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started75% match
For Combo Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Madison Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Madison Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Madison Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Madison Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 148.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 80.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Madison Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6140 yards. The back tees extend to 6684.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Madison Club?
With a course rating of 80.4 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 Madison Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6684.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Madison Club and how should I play it?
The Madison Club 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 Madison Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 6684.0 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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