39% match
For Red tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Ridge Golf 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Ridge Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brgc04@yahoo.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
7335 N Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA
Course Description
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course is a nine-hole public golf facility located north and east of Kearney, Nebraska. The course offers long par threes and challenging par fours and fives across 69 acres, with a driving range, restrooms, benches, and a clubhouse to enhance the golfing experience. Visitors can walk or ride, rent carts, and participate in leagues and events, including casual Thursday beer and burger nights. The site provides tee times, course information, and event details for local golfers seeking a casual yet engaging round near Kearney.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1966
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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 Buffalo Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats quick scoring tests on short par fours and reachable par fives where iron placement and touch control bogey risks on top handicap holes.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725364 yards4905 metersCR 65.8Bogey 85.6Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.8 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.8 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 139 | 450 | 130 | 453 | 315 | 173 | 292 | 435 | 2682 | 295 | 139 | 450 | 130 | 453 | 315 | 173 | 292 | 435 | 2682 | 5364 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726010 yards5496 metersCR 68.6Bogey 89.6Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.8 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 184 | 505 | 130 | 482 | 375 | 193 | 330 | 478 | 3005 | 328 | 184 | 505 | 130 | 482 | 375 | 193 | 330 | 478 | 3005 | 6010 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725364 yards4905 metersCR 70.4Bogey 97.2Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 139 | 450 | 130 | 453 | 315 | 173 | 292 | 435 | 2682 | 295 | 139 | 450 | 130 | 453 | 315 | 173 | 292 | 435 | 2682 | 5364 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Ridge Golf 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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile77% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
51% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Ridge Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Red tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
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Get Started36% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
56% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Accuracy26%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision27%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim35%
Dispersion23%
37% match
For White tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-27 min9 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Accuracy33%
Visualization10%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control17%
Precision13%
68% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Aim18%
39% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
19% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
46% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
73% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
72% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Accuracy12%
27% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
47% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy14%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
48% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
19% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
58% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring12%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment11%
2026
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United States
Qualifier - Bass Pro Shops / Payne Stewart Junior Champions
7/18/2026
Tournament
Qualifier - Bass Pro Shops / Payne Stewart Junior Champions
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7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Buffalo Ridge Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5687 yards. The back tees extend to 6010.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Buffalo Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6010.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Buffalo Ridge Golf Course and how should I play it?
Buffalo Ridge Golf Course 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 Buffalo Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 6010.0 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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