Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Country Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
The Ridge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Ridge, 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 The Ridge
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
DIY Course Hard
Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Ridge.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1334 Country Hills Boulevard
Course Description
Country Hills Golf Club is a private members golf club in Calgary, Alberta, offering an equity membership with priority booking and unlimited play. Set in the Sandstone Valley with two 18-hole championship courses, The Ridge and The Talons, the club emphasizes an inclusive membership community, world-class dining, and premium event spaces. It features state-of-the-art practice facilities, PGA Canada professionals, and a luxury clubhouse that supports club programming, tournaments, and family-friendly golf experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dave Bennett
Opened
1992
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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 The Ridge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 377 | 498 | 367 | 185 | 399 | 540 | 150 | 355 | 3267 | 165 | 517 | 169 | 501 | 147 | 413 | 377 | 373 | 351 | 3013 | 6280 |
Black/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.9 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 377 | 498 | 338 | 173 | 364 | 540 | 150 | 326 | 3135 | 165 | 517 | 148 | 501 | 147 | 394 | 377 | 325 | 306 | 2880 | 6015 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 389 | 509 | 387 | 210 | 430 | 559 | 156 | 389 | 3449 | 181 | 541 | 202 | 532 | 160 | 431 | 416 | 394 | 368 | 3225 | 6674 |
Gold/Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 389 | 509 | 367 | 185 | 399 | 559 | 156 | 355 | 3315 | 181 | 541 | 169 | 532 | 160 | 413 | 377 | 394 | 351 | 3118 | 6433 |
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.9 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 377 | 498 | 367 | 185 | 399 | 540 | 150 | 355 | 3267 | 165 | 517 | 169 | 501 | 147 | 413 | 377 | 373 | 351 | 3013 | 6280 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 49.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 311 | 448 | 297 | 161 | 324 | 467 | 108 | 300 | 2739 | 120 | 454 | 131 | 437 | 114 | 363 | 318 | 271 | 266 | 2474 | 5213 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.1 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 52.1 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 342 | 463 | 338 | 173 | 364 | 514 | 121 | 326 | 3010 | 143 | 497 | 148 | 476 | 131 | 394 | 359 | 325 | 306 | 2779 | 5789 |
White/Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 50.8 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 342 | 448 | 338 | 161 | 324 | 467 | 121 | 326 | 2850 | 143 | 454 | 131 | 476 | 131 | 363 | 318 | 325 | 306 | 2647 | 5497 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Ridge
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 profileDial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for The Ridge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Ridge. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The Ridge
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 The Ridge
Get answers to common questions about playing The Ridge and what to expect.
How difficult is The Ridge for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Ridge challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Ridge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5944 yards. The back tees extend to 6674.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Ridge?
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Ridge and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6674.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Ridge 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 The Ridge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6674.0 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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