Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Lakes.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
82
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Everything you need to know about Lakes.
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Resident Professionals
Resident professional Brooke and Brian can help you get in shape for Lakes.
Brooke DeHart
Assistant Golf Professional
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6612 Falls of Neuse Road
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.
golf • 36 holes • george cobb design • private country club • family-friendly • raleigh north carolina • membership • club amenities • historic country club • golf course architecture • multi-amenity club • private club Raleigh • membership development • sports and recreation • community spaces • fine dining • social events • country club lifestyle • regenerative growth • country club • recreation • tennis • fitness
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb/John LaFoy
Opened
1967
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Lakes hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileRead breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Mixed
Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Lakes and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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