52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ellington Ridge Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Ellington Ridge Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ellington Ridge Country 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 23%Precision 19%Dispersion 14%Aim 14%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ellington Ridge Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ellington Ridge Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tony.rowe@ellingtonridge.org
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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
56 Abbott Rd, Ellington, CT 06029, USA
Course Description
Ellington Ridge Country Club, located in the United States, offers a blend of recreational activities and event hosting services in a scenic country club setting. Members can enjoy golfing, dining, and various social events, making it a premium destination for leisure and community gatherings.
country club • golf • recreation • dining • events • membership
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish
Opened
1959
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(83 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 Ellington Ridge Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a power and precision test where long par fives punish weak drives and numerous par fours stress approach irons creating constant bogey threats from small errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726507 yards5950 metersCR 77.5Bogey 108.8Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 54.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 499 | 357 | 180 | 485 | 339 | 184 | 377 | 436 | 3220 | 338 | 537 | 375 | 489 | 358 | 172 | 402 | 183 | 433 | 3287 | 6507 |
G
Gray Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726260 yards5724 metersCR 76.1Bogey 106.8Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.5 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 478 | 357 | 180 | 485 | 339 | 158 | 377 | 401 | 3138 | 338 | 468 | 375 | 489 | 358 | 172 | 373 | 171 | 378 | 3122 | 6260 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726036 yards5519 metersCR 74.8Bogey 104.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 478 | 343 | 146 | 473 | 332 | 158 | 335 | 401 | 3024 | 332 | 468 | 364 | 452 | 331 | 143 | 373 | 171 | 378 | 3012 | 6036 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ellington Ridge Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
79% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
67% match
For White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ellington Ridge Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ellington Ridge Country Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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52% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
69% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Dispersion22%
51% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Dispersion18%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
48% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision25%
Trajectory11%
43% match
For Gray tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Gray tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
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Get Started51% match
For Gray tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For Gray tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Gray tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Gray tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Gray tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
60% match
For Gray tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion25%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Gray tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Gray tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Gray tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Gray tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Precision15%
55% match
For Gray tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
50% match
For Gray tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started66% match
For Gray tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For Gray tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring19%
Accuracy13%
58% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment29%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Trajectory12%
61% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
34% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
81% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
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%
84% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment14%
39% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ellington Ridge Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ellington Ridge Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ellington Ridge Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ellington Ridge Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ellington Ridge Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6272 yards. The back tees extend to 6507.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ellington Ridge Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.5 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 Ellington Ridge Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6507.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Ellington Ridge Country Club and how should I play it?
Ellington Ridge Country Club 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 Ellington Ridge Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6507.0 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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