Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Columbia Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Ridgewood/Lakeside Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ridgewood/Lakeside, 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%Precision 23%Scoring 23%Aim 15%Alignment 12%

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.

19.2

Average HCP

9.2

Minimum HCP

35.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ridgewood/Lakeside

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ridgewood/Lakeside.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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chris@columbiacountryclub.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

135 Columbia Club Drive West

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ellis Maples

Opened

1962

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ridgewood/Lakeside

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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Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring23%

Distance Control19%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Ridgewood/Lakeside

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ridgewood/Lakeside. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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Control Wedge Roll

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Keep within 6 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills

Dispersion41%

Precision33%

Scoring13%

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Vary Landing Spot

Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Alignment19%

Precision14%

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Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control24%

Aim15%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Aim for soft landing, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Aim27%

Scoring20%

Alignment15%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control22%

Dispersion18%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics23%

Precision22%

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Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?

Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Ridgewood/Lakeside

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 Ridgewood/Lakeside

Get answers to common questions about playing Ridgewood/Lakeside and what to expect.

How difficult is Ridgewood/Lakeside for mid-handicap golfers?

Ridgewood/Lakeside is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ridgewood/Lakeside?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Ridgewood/Lakeside?

With a course rating of 70 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 Ridgewood/Lakeside and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Ridgewood/Lakeside and how should I play it?

Ridgewood/Lakeside 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 Ridgewood/Lakeside strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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