Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cedar Ridge Golf Course

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Charles City, IA, United States
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

190

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

Cedar Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cedar 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

Scoring 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%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.

18.7
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cedar Ridge Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered 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.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Cedar Ridge Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

2147 Underwood Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, USA

Course Description

Cedar Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course located just east of Charles City, Iowa. The club features tree-lined fairways, large greens, and views of the Cedar River, with five sets of tees to accommodate players of all abilities. It operates as a semi-private club offering an all-grass practice range and both private and group instruction, as well as an active events schedule for members and guests. The facility is family-friendly and suitable for hosting company outings and charity tournaments, providing comprehensive planning and coordination through its experienced staff.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Opened

1964

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3.8(30 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 Cedar Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

Tee Insight:This course sets up repeated tests on par fours stressing iron placement after drives, while par fives push long second shots for positioning and par threes mix approach variety, fostering bogey golf under firm slope demands.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726789 yards6208 metersCR 72.5Bogey 95.5Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 123

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443545344364543454343672
Handicap151117719133561821648121014
Yardage380385190520419502145395415335140548041515343657038620339034386789

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cedar 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 48 Programs

% match to course practice profile
63% match
For Gold tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%

14 Week Flagship Program for Cedar Ridge Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cedar Ridge Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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53% match
For Gold tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%

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77% match
For Gold tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
79% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Gold tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees

Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Gold tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Alignment22%

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64% match
For Blue tees

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
57% match
For Blue tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
53% match
For Blue tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Blue tees

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%

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51% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
Accuracy27%
42% match
For Red tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Red tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Red tees

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision20%
Alignment18%

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76% match
For Red tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Red tees

Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Cedar Ridge Golf 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 Cedar Ridge Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Cedar Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Cedar Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Cedar Ridge Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cedar Ridge Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6038 yards. The back tees extend to 6789.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cedar Ridge Golf Course?

With a course rating of 72.5 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 Cedar Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6789.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Cedar Ridge Golf 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 Cedar Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6789.0 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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