49% match
For WHITE tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Elk Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Elk Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Elk 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Elk Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Elk Ridge Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
St. Martin's Springs Road St Martins Springs Rd, Carson, WA 98610, USA
Course Description
Carson Hot Springs Resort is a historic hospitality property in Carson, Washington offering mineral-rich hot springs, a premier golf course, and a full-service spa with accommodations. The resort features a bathhouse, cabins and a historic hotel dating back to 1901, providing guests with soaking, wellness and relaxation experiences in a scenic Wind River valley setting. Guests can enjoy on-site dining at Elk Ridge Clubhouse, pet-friendly rooms, and year-round golf and spa amenities for a relaxing Northwest getaway.
hot springs • mineral springs • golf course • spa services • bathhouse • soaking pools • guest accommodations • pet friendly • rustic cabins • wind river views • elk ridge clubhouse • historic hotel • family travel • washington state • resort and spa • spa treatments • therapies • wellness retreat • water therapies • golf resort • spa resort • luxury accommodations • relaxation • rejuvenation • wellness • travel • vacation • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Sheehan
Opened
2006
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(365 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 Elk Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady pressure from compact par fours forcing tight approaches and frequent bogey threats, especially upfront where ratings signal extra trouble on select par fours and fives.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715996 yards5483 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.8Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.5 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 395 | 160 | 492 | 393 | 157 | 339 | 378 | 495 | 3142 | 483 | 341 | 335 | 174 | 303 | 348 | 153 | 357 | 360 | 2854 | 5996 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714748 yards4342 metersCR 67.1Bogey 94.2Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 345 | 107 | 430 | 326 | 102 | 247 | 314 | 392 | 2538 | 381 | 275 | 281 | 118 | 192 | 273 | 94 | 305 | 291 | 2210 | 4748 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715451 yards4984 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 118
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 372 | 129 | 460 | 360 | 131 | 315 | 345 | 454 | 2872 | 444 | 312 | 303 | 144 | 265 | 318 | 125 | 335 | 333 | 2579 | 5451 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Elk 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim23%
Scoring16%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Elk Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Elk Ridge Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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63% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
41% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment34%
Accuracy22%
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Get Started48% match
For BLUE tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Scoring38%
Green Reading13%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Trajectory17%
18% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring26%
Trajectory25%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control12%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy28%
Visualization17%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring32%
Alignment25%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started82% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
49% match
For RED tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
68% match
For RED tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
63% match
For RED tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
54% match
For RED tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
69% match
For RED tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
45% match
For RED tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
18% match
For RED tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
62% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started62% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
67% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
48% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
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Elk Ridge Golf Course
3/7/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Elk Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Elk Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Elk Ridge Golf Course challenges consistency. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Elk Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5372 yards. The back tees extend to 5996.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Elk Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Elk Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5996.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Elk Ridge Golf Course and how should I play it?
Elk Ridge Golf Course 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 Elk Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5996.0 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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