60% match
For Blue tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mountain Ridge Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Mountain Ridge Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mountain Ridge Country Club, 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 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 17%Alignment 13%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mountain Ridge Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' 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
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mountain Ridge Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
reception@mountainridgecc.org
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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
713 Passaic Ave, West Caldwell, NJ 07006, USA
Course Description
Mountain Ridge is a private, non-profit country club located in West Caldwell, NJ which prides itself on a rich tradition and storied history. Founded in 1912 in West Orange, NJ, the Club moved to its current location in 1931. The golf course is a Donald Ross design and is often described as one of the Metropolitan Area's "hidden gems". Mountain Ridge has hosted many NJSGA and MGA championships as well as the 2012 USGA Senior Amateur Championship.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1929
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(110 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 Mountain Ridge Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout repeats iron play demands on par four heavy cards where approach misses breed bogeys easily. Long par fives mix reward with reach decisions amid steady length tests.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 717140 yards6529 metersCR 74.5Bogey 100.6Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 469 | 356 | 223 | 420 | 507 | 168 | 482 | 503 | 3568 | 439 | 433 | 370 | 522 | 200 | 428 | 180 | 569 | 431 | 3572 | 7140 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716766 yards6187 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 437 | 329 | 200 | 403 | 495 | 158 | 465 | 484 | 3381 | 431 | 407 | 356 | 488 | 180 | 399 | 158 | 551 | 415 | 3385 | 6766 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716518 yards5960 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.7Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.6 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 419 | 315 | 188 | 388 | 481 | 146 | 457 | 464 | 3268 | 408 | 393 | 342 | 464 | 170 | 383 | 150 | 537 | 403 | 3250 | 6518 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mountain Ridge Country Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile24% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
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Get Started84% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Scoring17%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mountain Ridge Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mountain Ridge Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
34% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization31%
Dispersion19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Aim30%
Scoring22%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim25%
Alignment25%
41% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
41% match
For Black tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion17%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Black tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
49% match
For Black tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
45% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Black tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started24% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
31% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
85% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
70% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
86% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Precision19%
77% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
59% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim18%
64% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Aim12%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
41% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory11%
71% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Aim19%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring27%
Trajectory21%
62% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Mountain Ridge Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Mizuho Americas Open
5/3/2026
Tournament
Mizuho Americas Open
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Ridge Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mountain Ridge Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mountain Ridge Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Mountain Ridge Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mountain Ridge Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6829 yards. The back tees extend to 7140.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mountain Ridge Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Mountain Ridge Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7140.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Mountain Ridge Country Club 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 Mountain Ridge Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7140.0 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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