Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holly Ridge Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
206
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
Holly Ridge Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holly Ridge Golf Links, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Holly Ridge Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holly Ridge Golf Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
hollyridgegolf@triad.rr.com
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Facilities
Location
South, 7933 US-311, Archdale, NC 27263, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Bivens
Opened
1994
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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 Holly Ridge Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Grey Tees
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.7 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 304 | 128 | 482 | 371 | 293 | 432 | 134 | 341 | 2824 | 272 | 127 | 357 | 342 | 485 | 363 | 148 | 335 | 475 | 2904 | 5728 |
Grey Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.8 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.7 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 335 | 142 | 498 | 396 | 331 | 464 | 146 | 361 | 3029 | 329 | 156 | 375 | 361 | 497 | 371 | 168 | 352 | 513 | 3122 | 6151 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 258 | 112 | 358 | 334 | 199 | 363 | 105 | 225 | 2267 | 234 | 96 | 235 | 290 | 396 | 327 | 110 | 278 | 398 | 2364 | 4631 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holly Ridge Golf Links
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Set sights, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Holly Ridge Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holly Ridge Golf Links. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Sink Every Mid Putt
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Holly Ridge Golf Links
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Ridge Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Holly Ridge Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Holly Ridge Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Holly Ridge Golf Links technically exacting. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holly Ridge Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5391 yards. The back tees extend to 6151.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holly Ridge Golf Links?
With a course rating of 76.3 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 Holly Ridge Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6151.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Holly Ridge Golf Links and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6151.0 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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