26% match
For Forward Red tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blue Ridge Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
Blue Ridge Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blue Ridge Country 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 21%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blue Ridge Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+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
211 Blue Ridge Country Club Ln, Galax, VA 24333, USA
Course Description
Blue Ridge Country Club is a semi-private golf club in Galax, Virginia, offering an 18-hole championship golf course set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The club features amenities such as a swimming pool, a banquet/conference room, and a pro shop, with member and guest access throughout the week. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, it emphasizes scenic views, maintained greens, and a welcoming environment for rounds with friends and family. The club also hosts events and provides a range of membership options for individuals and families.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(106 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 Blue Ridge Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Forward Red
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests mixed with par threes and fives that pressure tee accuracy and iron placement. Tougher front side amps scoring risks on long par fours where errors compound into bogeys.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706116 yards5592 metersCR 70.4Bogey 95.6Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 430 | 483 | 165 | 395 | 330 | 206 | 409 | 425 | 3235 | 473 | 331 | 168 | 353 | 497 | 191 | 347 | 150 | 371 | 2881 | 6116 |
F
Forward Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 703085 yards2821 metersCR 57.6Bogey 75.5Slope 97
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.5 · Slope 93
Back Nine · CR 28.7 · BR 38.0 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 190 | 238 | 258 | 70 | 175 | 150 | 73 | 200 | 225 | 1579 | 250 | 186 | 89 | 171 | 272 | 77 | 173 | 81 | 207 | 1506 | 3085 |
F
Forward Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 703375 yards3086 metersCR 58.4Bogey 76.9Slope 100
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 38.3 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 38.6 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 215 | 261 | 283 | 70 | 200 | 176 | 73 | 222 | 250 | 1750 | 258 | 195 | 89 | 184 | 308 | 77 | 202 | 81 | 231 | 1625 | 3375 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blue Ridge Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For Forward Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
68% match
For Forward Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started70% match
For Forward Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control29%
Scoring12%
15 Week Flagship Program for Blue Ridge Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blue Ridge Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Forward Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
49% match
For Forward Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Forward Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Aim15%
67% match
For Forward Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
49% match
For Forward Red tees
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
58% match
For Forward Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For Forward Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Forward Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Forward Red tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Forward Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
61% match
For Forward Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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Get Started49% match
For Forward Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
77% match
For Forward Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Forward Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Forward Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Accuracy12%
52% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Aim8%
63% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
19% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
52% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment30%
Aim10%
74% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision24%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started64% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy17%
Aim12%
73% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
60% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment19%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For Forward Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Precision11%
51% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
42% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Scoring12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Blue Ridge Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Iowa Junior Open
8/2/2026
Tournament
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Ridge Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Blue Ridge Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Blue Ridge Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Blue Ridge Country Club presents a demanding test. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blue Ridge Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4600 yards. The back tees extend to 6116.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blue Ridge Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Blue Ridge Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6116.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Blue Ridge Country Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Blue Ridge Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6116.0 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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