61% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Laurel Ridge Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Laurel Ridge Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Laurel Ridge Cc, 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%Aim 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Laurel Ridge Cc
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 | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel 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
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 Laurel Ridge Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
stevena@laurelridgegolf.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
49 Cupp Ln, Waynesville, NC 28786, USA
Course Description
Laurel Ridge Country Club is a mountain recreational community in Waynesville, North Carolina, offering a historic golf course, driving range, dining, and event facilities. The club emphasizes a friendly, southern hospitality atmosphere with year-round amenities for members and guests, including dining and social events. It serves as a destination for golf enthusiasts, weddings, private events, and casual club life in the North Carolina mountains. The property highlights climate-friendly year-round usability and picturesque surroundings that attract both locals and visitors.
mountain golf • north carolina mountains • golf course • driving range • weddings venue • banquets catering • private events venue • year-round dining • family-friendly golf • outdoor recreation • fitness center access • members and guests • wedding testimonials • events and activities • stay and play • calendars and blogs • golf memberships • golf instruction and tips • public tee times
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp/Jim Holmes/Gus Grantham
Opened
1986
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(234 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 Laurel Ridge Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Carolina Blue Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives testing tee power and a blend of par fours stressing iron accuracy, where poor positioning raises bogey risks amid the demanding slope and ratings.This course plays like a power-precision battle with repeating long hole demands and varied approach tests forcing smart choices to grind out scores.
C
Carolina Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726523 yards5965 metersCR 72.4Bogey 98.8Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 145
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 311 | 163 | 391 | 521 | 318 | 559 | 171 | 384 | 3232 | 162 | 515 | 397 | 317 | 321 | 586 | 417 | 167 | 409 | 3291 | 6523 |
S
Short Course Tee
Gender: MalePar 623081 yards2817 metersCR 58.4Bogey 76.1Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 38.4 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 29.2 · BR 37.7 · Slope 91
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 175 | 150 | 84 | 150 | 251 | 150 | 251 | 115 | 200 | 1526 | 110 | 160 | 260 | 150 | 190 | 150 | 219 | 116 | 200 | 1555 | 3081 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725787 yards5292 metersCR 68.9Bogey 92.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 14 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 297 | 135 | 356 | 488 | 308 | 493 | 139 | 338 | 2930 | 139 | 488 | 389 | 271 | 276 | 505 | 318 | 140 | 331 | 2857 | 5787 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Laurel Ridge Cc
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 profile73% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring17%
49% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
18% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
14 Week Flagship Program for Laurel Ridge Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Laurel Ridge Cc. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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51% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started62% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Aim12%
61% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Precision13%
65% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
32% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started62% match
For Carolina Blue Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
58% match
For White Tees tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control28%
Visualization25%
72% match
For White Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Aim18%
60% match
For White Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For White Tees tees
Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
54% match
For White Tees tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
76% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
Aim15%
61% match
For White Tees tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
66% match
For White Tees 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 White Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For White Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
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Get Started59% match
For White Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment20%
59% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
79% match
For White Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
72% match
For White Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For White Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Short Course tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
51% match
For Short Course tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For Short Course tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Short Course tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Accuracy20%
45% match
For Short Course tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
59% match
For Short Course tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory35%
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
70% match
For Short Course tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started84% match
For Short Course tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
72% match
For Short Course tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Short Course tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Short Course tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Short Course tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment23%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Short Course tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Short Course tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Laurel Ridge Cc
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United States
Asheville Junior Open
6/5/2026
Tournament
Asheville Junior Open
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Ridge Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Laurel Ridge Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Laurel Ridge Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Laurel Ridge Cc challenges consistency. The slope of 142.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Laurel Ridge Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4802 yards. The back tees extend to 6523.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Laurel Ridge Cc?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Laurel Ridge Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6523.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Laurel Ridge Cc 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 Laurel Ridge Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 6523.0 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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