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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Accuracy 18%Alignment 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.

20
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

colonialridgegolf@gmail.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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.5(76 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 Colonial Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of iron precision on short par fours and par threes that repeat often, while par fives mix birdie potential with big trouble on the toughest per handicap ranks and ratings.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726221 yards5688 metersCR 70.5Bogey 94.8Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133

Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.9 · Slope 128

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par543544344363543454443672
Handicap210164612181481531117511397
Yardage545355146517391315155350381315516546239011938051031534538030666221

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 profile
43% match
For Red tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
79% match
For Red tees

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Alignment19%
85% match
For Red tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–43 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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70% match
For Red tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%

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31% match
For Blue tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
59% match
For Blue tees

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion18%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment19%
Accuracy11%
81% match
For Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%

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63% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For White tees

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For White tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%

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79% match
For White tees

Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
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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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