Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holly Ridge Golf Club

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Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Holly Ridge Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holly 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

Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%

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.

21.1

Average HCP

10.4

Minimum HCP

38.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Holly Ridge

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Holly Ridge.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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dtfalk@pga.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

121 Country Club Road

Course Description

A Family Friendly Golf CourseYou'll love Holly Ridge, a classic New England, Par 54 golf course, designed by Geoffrey Cornish, nestled among the hollies and pines of Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA.Holly Ridge Golf Club is a Golf Digest Best Places to Play Golf Course and Golf Range Association of America named us as one of the Top Short Courses in America and a Top 100 Practice Facility and Learning Center. Readers of Cape Cod Life Magazine have voted us Best Golf Course on the Upper Cape for several years!This lovely Cape Cod golf course is appealing to golfers of all levels. It challenges the more advanced player and relaxes the new golfer. With eighteen unique holes over 3000 yards, you'll play more golf in less time.In addition to our golf course and practice facility, we offer award-winning golf instruction, custom club fitting, women's, men's, and junior leagues, a well-stocked pro shop, and a full-service restaurant and bar. Holly Ridge is a wonderful setting for parties, golf outings, charity events and more. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help you enjoy an Exceptional Holly Ridge Experience.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Geoffrey Cornish

Opened

1967

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holly 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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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Precision35%

Aim19%

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Pick Landing Spot

Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Accuracy31%

Distance Control29%

Alignment19%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment23%

Distance Control19%

Aim18%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Holly Ridge

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holly 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Pick Landing Spot

Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Accuracy30%

Distance Control22%

Alignment19%

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Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring14%

Alignment12%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills

Aim22%

Scoring19%

Distance Control17%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Aim23%

Alignment15%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Precision20%

Dispersion17%

Scoring16%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control28%

Scoring24%

Trajectory18%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Holly Ridge

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

United States of America

2026 Monday Evening Ladies League

5/4/2026

Stroke

all

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Ridge

Get answers to common questions about playing Holly Ridge and what to expect.

How difficult is Holly Ridge for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Holly Ridge technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 54.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holly Ridge?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Holly Ridge?

With a course rating of 70 and par 54, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 54 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Holly Ridge and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Holly 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 Holly Ridge strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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