Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North Ridge Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Lakes Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lakes, 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 32%Distance Control 21%Precision 18%Dispersion 13%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.

11.7

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

24.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Lakes

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Lakes.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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proshop@northridgecc.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

6612 Falls of Neuse Road

Course Description

North Ridge Country Club is a private members-only club located on nearly 400 acres of rolling, wooded terrain in Raleigh, North Carolina. The impressive complex and grounds of North Ridge Country Club offer exceptional social and recreational opportunities for our members, their families and guests. The two 18-hole golf courses assure challenge and playability for golfers of all skill levels. In addition to the stately 70,000 square foot clubhouse, the North Ridge campus features a modern tennis and fitness center, an inviting family-size pool and swim clubhouse, a cart and bag storage, and a state of the art golf maintenance and equipment facility.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

George Cobb/John LaFoy

Opened

1967

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⭐4.6(305 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lakes

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 15 Programs

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Read Subtle Breaks

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Visualization31%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion22%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy31%

Aim11%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Dispersion26%

Precision23%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Lakes

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lakes. 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Consistent mid iron length, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP4 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring25%

Trajectory19%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control17%

Aim17%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills

Scoring41%

Distance Control31%

Visualization22%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring21%

Distance Control21%

Accuracy15%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Aim18%

Trajectory15%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Distance Control16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Lakes

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 Lakes

Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.

How difficult is Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?

Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lakes?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Lakes?

With a course rating of 70 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 Lakes and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Lakes and how should I play it?

Lakes is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lakes strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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