Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hunters Ridge Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

178

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

Hunters Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hunters 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.

14.1
Average HCP
8
Minimum HCP
26.6
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hunters Ridge Golf Course

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hunters Ridge Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

huntersgolf@mchsi.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

2901 Hunters Ridge Rd, Marion, IA 52302, USA

Course Description

Hunters Ridge Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Marion, Iowa. The course features Bentgrass greens across a 400-acre layout with multiple ponds and wetlands, offering a challenging yet scenic round for golfers of all skill levels. The club promotes memberships, events, junior golf programs, and a driving range, with tee times and lodging options to host gatherings and tournaments. It emphasizes guest experiences through event hosting, online tee times, and an active clubhouse atmosphere near Cedar Rapids-Marian area.

18-hole golf course • bentgrass greens • ponds and wetlands • marion iowa • golf memberships • tee times • golf event hosting • lodge venue • junior golf • instruction • driving range • course layout • photo gallery • e-club • golf • recreation • outdoor activities • event hosting • dining • leisure

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bob Lohmann

Opened

1997

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4.2(162 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 Hunters Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Green

Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing wedge precision demands on compact par fours paired with par five layup choices, where back nine slope hikes amplify bogey risks on key tough spots.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726527 yards5968 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.0Slope 132

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454345434364454343543672
Handicap610148162121841395111151773
Yardage365508387142361558389153409327238539850434617830218954440932556527

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hunters 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 profile
60% match
For Green tees

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
62% match
For Green tees

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Visualization13%
53% match
For Green tees

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%

13 Week Flagship Program for Hunters Ridge Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hunters 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–106 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 10–114 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 113 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–135 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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62% match
For Green tees

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Green tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%

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69% match
For Green tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Green tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
51% match
For Green tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
69% match
For Blue tees

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%

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73% match
For Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%

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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%
69% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
68% match
For Blue tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
71% match
For Blue-White tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
62% match
For Blue-White tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue-White tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%

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72% match
For Blue-White tees

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Blue-White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Blue-White tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Hunters Ridge Golf Course

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United States

Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship

6/29/2026

Tournament
Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hunters Ridge Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Hunters Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Hunters Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Hunters Ridge Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hunters Ridge Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6622 yards. The back tees extend to 6944.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hunters Ridge Golf Course?

With a course rating of 74.6 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 Hunters Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6944.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Hunters Ridge Golf Course 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 Hunters Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6944.0 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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