42% match
For GREEN tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hickory Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Hickory Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hickory 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 27%Precision 21%Scoring 21%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hickory Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hickory Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
johnr@appliedgolf.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
191 W Pomeroy Ln, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey S. Cornish/ Bill Robinson
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
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⭐5.0(1 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 Hickory Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through abundant par fours testing iron control, long par threes demanding tee accuracy, and lengthy par fives balancing birdie reward against bogey traps in a high-slope challenge.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 716704 yards6130 metersCR 72.9Bogey 97.1Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 509 | 395 | 337 | 402 | 209 | 505 | 337 | 170 | 436 | 3300 | 393 | 456 | 422 | 362 | 435 | 160 | 517 | 196 | 463 | 3404 | 6704 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 706311 yards5771 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 380 | 329 | 394 | 193 | 500 | 314 | 158 | 405 | 3174 | 372 | 447 | 401 | 342 | 349 | 140 | 466 | 182 | 438 | 3137 | 6311 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735895 yards5390 metersCR 74.5Bogey 106.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 348 | 322 | 311 | 172 | 488 | 243 | 143 | 393 | 2895 | 363 | 431 | 381 | 316 | 339 | 126 | 455 | 168 | 421 | 3000 | 5895 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hickory 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 profile49% match
For GREEN tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory21%
Precision14%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Trajectory12%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hickory Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hickory Ridge Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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44% match
For GREEN tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision18%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Set up par or better, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Dispersion20%
62% match
For GREEN tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
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Get Started68% match
For GREEN tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
79% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision23%
Alignment12%
77% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
43% match
For GREEN tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
70% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment30%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim27%
Scoring15%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Keep near hole, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision27%
Mechanics18%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control12%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Precision27%
Dispersion10%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Precision25%
Distance Control15%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization37%
Dispersion19%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
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Get Started56% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
70% 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%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
88% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Accuracy13%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Trajectory16%
Alignment15%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started41% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion16%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hickory Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hickory Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hickory Ridge Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hickory Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6300 yards. The back tees extend to 6704.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hickory Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Hickory Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6704.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Hickory Ridge Golf Club and how should I play it?
Hickory Ridge Golf 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 Hickory Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6704.0 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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