60% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Ridge Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Cherokee Ridge Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 16%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
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee Ridge Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cherokee Ridge Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
will.fisher@honoursgolf.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
4000 Cherokee Ridge Dr, Union Grove, AL 35175, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Sammy Dean
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Not Claimed
⭐4.1(75 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 Cherokee Ridge Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant decisions on par fours where poor tee or approach play risks bogeys, while long par fives tempt aggressive play but punish errors on hard holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726753 yards6175 metersCR 73.3Bogey 99.4Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 165 | 366 | 368 | 561 | 186 | 383 | 384 | 411 | 3359 | 346 | 433 | 538 | 343 | 175 | 564 | 386 | 187 | 422 | 3394 | 6753 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726410 yards5861 metersCR 71.8Bogey 97.7Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 155 | 359 | 361 | 530 | 165 | 368 | 377 | 391 | 3234 | 328 | 395 | 529 | 322 | 144 | 505 | 379 | 165 | 409 | 3176 | 6410 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726020 yards5505 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.8Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 130 | 332 | 347 | 490 | 147 | 356 | 353 | 365 | 3021 | 314 | 363 | 505 | 311 | 122 | 477 | 369 | 152 | 386 | 2999 | 6020 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
47% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Ridge Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Ridge Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
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 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
74% match
For White tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring16%
75% match
For White tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy19%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring16%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Dispersion21%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
60% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Aim15%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment14%
Scoring12%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Accuracy11%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Dispersion12%
40% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
61% match
For Blue tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started45% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Aim17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control21%
Precision13%
86% match
For Black tees
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
41% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
81% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
61% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment20%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Ridge Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Ridge Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cherokee Ridge Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cherokee Ridge Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Ridge Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6386 yards. The back tees extend to 6753.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cherokee Ridge Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 Cherokee Ridge Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6753.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Cherokee 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 Cherokee Ridge Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6753.0 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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