62% match
For Blue tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Alignment13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
210
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Deer Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Ridge Golf 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 28%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kwright@deerridgegc.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
900 Comfort Plaza Dr, Bellville, OH 44813, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Brian Huntley
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(1307 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 Deer Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability across packed par fours and threes with back nine hikes turning pars into bigger risks through tougher slopes and bogey pressures.This course tests iron reliability across packed par fours and threes with back nine hikes turning pars into bigger risks through tougher slopes and bogey pressures.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726605 yards6040 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.7Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.1 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 317 | 191 | 485 | 359 | 509 | 180 | 403 | 243 | 3140 | 405 | 210 | 551 | 426 | 430 | 389 | 522 | 170 | 362 | 3465 | 6605 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726087 yards5566 metersCR 70.4Bogey 95.3Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 295 | 167 | 463 | 342 | 468 | 156 | 364 | 228 | 2914 | 356 | 190 | 527 | 390 | 390 | 363 | 477 | 142 | 338 | 3173 | 6087 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725552 yards5077 metersCR 67.6Bogey 90.5Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 12 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 271 | 144 | 441 | 321 | 467 | 134 | 286 | 183 | 2655 | 320 | 154 | 469 | 357 | 373 | 338 | 457 | 128 | 301 | 2897 | 5552 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724769 yards4361 metersCR 67.7Bogey 94.8Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 13 | — | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 240 | 109 | 369 | 269 | 386 | 111 | 248 | 177 | 2226 | 273 | 108 | 438 | 315 | 347 | 303 | 406 | 96 | 257 | 2543 | 4769 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Ridge Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring26%
Accuracy13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Deer Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Ridge Golf 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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60% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Precision20%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control11%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For Black tees
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
80% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring28%
Precision13%
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Get Started48% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
38% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
41% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
74% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
73% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Scoring12%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
81% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
46% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started83% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion22%
Aim20%
66% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
46% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
46% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Gold tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
46% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Aim16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Aim15%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Deer Ridge Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5687 yards. The back tees extend to 6605.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.5 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 Deer Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6605.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Deer Ridge Golf Club 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 Deer Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6605.0 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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