Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know North Ridge Golf Course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North Ridge Golf Course, 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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about North Ridge Golf Course.
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300 Welch Rd, Southington, CT 06489, USA
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Orrin E. Smith
Opened
1960
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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 North Ridge Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on North Ridge Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on North Ridge Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on North Ridge Golf Course 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 profileHit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North Ridge Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 60 days 81 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Sand
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing North Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
North Ridge Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
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 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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