63% match
For Orange tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Ridge Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
North Ridge Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North 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 22%Precision 19%Aim 19%Accuracy 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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for North Ridge Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about North Ridge Cc.
Contact Information
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
7600 Madison Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, USA
Course Description
North Ridge Country Club is a private club designed to meet the golf, social, and dining needs of its proprietary members, their families and their guests with a primary interest in the game of golf. Designed by William Francis Bell, North Ridge Country Club takes full advantage of the rolling terrain found in Fair Oaks, California. A classic, parkland style golf course, North Ridge features an impressive routing through a wooded urban area adjacent to Madison and San Juan Avenue. Golfers will enjoy the frequent changes in elevation, the over two dozen varieties of trees smartly and strategically planted throughout the property, the pristine course conditions, the wonderful sloping greens that challenge even the best putters, the sculpted bunkers, and a layout that golfers never tire of playing.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William F. & William P. Bell
Opened
1954
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(249 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 North Ridge Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a rhythm of iron precision on short and mid approaches mixed with power tests on long par fives, creating ongoing pressure to avoid big numbers through smart positioning and par saves.
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725857 yards5356 metersCR 75.0Bogey 107.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 492 | 357 | 163 | 368 | 440 | 108 | 315 | 181 | 468 | 2892 | 342 | 143 | 381 | 370 | 316 | 500 | 307 | 161 | 445 | 2965 | 5857 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725138 yards4698 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 316 | 138 | 312 | 413 | 96 | 271 | 139 | 414 | 2555 | 283 | 117 | 336 | 319 | 244 | 442 | 272 | 125 | 445 | 2583 | 5138 |
W
White/Orange Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726049 yards5531 metersCR 76.0Bogey 109.0Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 54.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.8 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 357 | 176 | 368 | 464 | 130 | 339 | 181 | 497 | 3012 | 357 | 143 | 381 | 380 | 342 | 500 | 328 | 161 | 445 | 3037 | 6049 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for North 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For Orange tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
61% match
For Orange tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Scoring16%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For Orange tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
11 Week Flagship Program for North Ridge Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Ridge Cc. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Get Started49% match
For Orange tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision24%
Mechanics15%
64% match
For Orange tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For Orange tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
39% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Orange tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
58% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy25%
Visualization17%
58% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim29%
Alignment24%
61% match
For Orange tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control10%
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Get Started71% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
Aim14%
59% match
For Orange tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
68% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
77% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
61% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
58% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
Aim15%
73% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
39% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
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Get Started58% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Visualization17%
71% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
60% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment14%
61% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
84% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
74% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
52% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
29% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
61% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started63% match
For White/Orange Combo tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Silver tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
40% match
For Silver tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
77% match
For Silver tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about North Ridge Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing North Ridge Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is North Ridge Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
North Ridge Cc presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at North Ridge Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5594 yards. The back tees extend to 6049.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at North Ridge Cc?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 North Ridge Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6049.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is North Ridge Cc 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 North Ridge Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6049.0 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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