Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Colonial Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Colonial Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Colonial 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Colonial Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel 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 Colonial Ridge Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
colonialridgegolf@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
195 Bateman Rd, Laurens, NY 13796, USA
Course Description
Colonial Ridge Golf operates as a regional golf course offering tee times, league play, and golf tournaments with additional amenities such as indoor golf simulators and a snack bar. The site highlights seasonal closure with plans to reopen in spring 2026, indicating a seasonal operating cycle. Located in a golf-focused venue, it provides course information, directions, and membership options, serving golfers seeking social leagues and recreational play.
tee times • golf tournaments • indoor golf simulators • membership prices • league information • course information • monday afternoon flight • monday night ladies • tuesday am flight • tournament calendar • tournament results • spring season • seasonal closure • golf leagues • snack bar • directions • contact • winter golf league • food • beverages • hospitality • catering • golf • events • food and beverage
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clair Jacobsen
Opened
1971
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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 Colonial Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | 15 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 545 | 355 | 146 | 517 | 391 | 315 | 155 | 350 | 381 | 3155 | 165 | 462 | 390 | 119 | 380 | 510 | 315 | 345 | 380 | 3066 | 6221 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.5 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | 15 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 510 | 305 | 132 | 457 | 374 | 295 | 125 | 325 | 326 | 2849 | 151 | 448 | 343 | 115 | 360 | 456 | 291 | 331 | 340 | 2835 | 5684 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.4 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | 15 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 232 | 120 | 352 | 245 | 215 | 115 | 275 | 264 | 2205 | 148 | 348 | 295 | 75 | 290 | 375 | 240 | 228 | 264 | 2263 | 4468 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Colonial 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Colonial Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Colonial Ridge Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Control wedge rollout, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedVisualize the line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Colonial 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 Colonial Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Colonial Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Colonial Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Colonial Ridge Golf Course technically exacting. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Colonial Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5344 yards. The back tees extend to 6221.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Colonial Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Colonial Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6221.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Colonial Ridge Golf Course 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 Colonial Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6221.0 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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