Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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 Hunters Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
huntersgolf@mchsi.com
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Facilities
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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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
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.1 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 508 | 387 | 142 | 361 | 558 | 389 | 153 | 409 | 3272 | 385 | 398 | 504 | 346 | 178 | 302 | 189 | 544 | 409 | 3255 | 6527 |
Blue-White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 508 | 372 | 142 | 361 | 530 | 361 | 153 | 382 | 3174 | 385 | 386 | 504 | 346 | 134 | 302 | 189 | 500 | 380 | 3126 | 6300 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | 13 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 520 | 422 | 166 | 392 | 590 | 423 | 170 | 431 | 3502 | 420 | 435 | 523 | 361 | 189 | 335 | 201 | 550 | 428 | 3442 | 6944 |
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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedConsistent short iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hunters Ridge Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Cedar Valley Pee Wee Tour Championship
6/29/2026
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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