Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Granite Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
207
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
North Granite Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Granite Ridge Golf 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
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 North Granite Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Granite Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
brogerson@northgraniteridge.com
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Facilities
Location
476 S Mary Lake Rd, Port Sydney, ON P0B 1L0, Canada
Course Description
North Granite Ridge is a public golf course located in Port Sydney, Ontario, offering a walkable and affordable golfing experience in the Muskoka region. The club emphasizes strategic play over rolling fairways with a focus on accessibility for public golfers, including low green fees and a full practice range. Its clubhouse and events area provide a social hub for players, with tee times bookable directly on the site. The destination highlights Canadian cottage country landscapes and a family-friendly, fun approach to golf in central Ontario.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jason Miller
Opened
1999
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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 North Granite Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 395 | 189 | 337 | 388 | 372 | 533 | 336 | 360 | 219 | 3129 | 401 | 138 | 374 | 406 | 331 | 295 | 459 | 204 | 426 | 3034 | 6163 |
Granite Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 159 | 295 | 328 | 349 | 478 | 320 | 290 | 152 | 2729 | 337 | 131 | 307 | 364 | 312 | 286 | 428 | 150 | 356 | 2671 | 5400 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.4 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 117 | 251 | 328 | 259 | 385 | 297 | 290 | 152 | 2437 | 337 | 124 | 307 | 364 | 295 | 251 | 428 | 150 | 356 | 2612 | 5049 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 159 | 295 | 350 | 349 | 478 | 320 | 340 | 194 | 2859 | 385 | 131 | 358 | 385 | 312 | 286 | 442 | 179 | 415 | 2893 | 5752 |
Granite Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 159 | 295 | 328 | 349 | 478 | 320 | 290 | 152 | 2729 | 337 | 131 | 307 | 364 | 312 | 286 | 428 | 150 | 356 | 2671 | 5400 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 49.7 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 117 | 251 | 328 | 259 | 385 | 297 | 290 | 152 | 2437 | 337 | 124 | 307 | 364 | 295 | 251 | 428 | 150 | 356 | 2612 | 5049 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 159 | 295 | 350 | 349 | 478 | 320 | 340 | 194 | 2859 | 385 | 131 | 358 | 385 | 312 | 286 | 442 | 179 | 415 | 2893 | 5752 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North Granite Ridge Golf 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileSink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for North Granite Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Granite Ridge Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, 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 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at North Granite Ridge Golf Club
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 North Granite Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing North Granite Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is North Granite Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find North Granite Ridge Golf Club technically exacting. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Granite Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5606 yards. The back tees extend to 6163.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Granite Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is North Granite Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6163.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is North Granite Ridge Golf Club 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 North Granite Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6163.0 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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