Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Palouse Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Palouse 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 Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Palouse Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tlupkes@palouseridge.com
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Facilities
Location
1260 Palouse Ridge Dr, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
Course Description
Palouse Ridge Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Pullman, Washington, offering a full 18-hole course, practice facilities, lessons, and hosting events. The club provides tee times, a learning center, and event and tournament opportunities in the Palouse region near Washington State University. It also features a restaurant and club amenities connected to the golf experience, with seasonal operations and a central location at 1260 Palouse Ridge Drive, Pullman. The property emphasizes picturesque course views and community engagement through its dining and club activities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Harbottle III
Opened
1954
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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 Palouse Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.9 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.9 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 328 | 389 | 124 | 510 | 146 | 316 | 292 | 411 | 2869 | 499 | 114 | 348 | 154 | 292 | 271 | 102 | 451 | 452 | 2683 | 5552 |
Gray Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.2 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 339 | 414 | 158 | 530 | 184 | 359 | 339 | 476 | 3178 | 527 | 133 | 387 | 179 | 376 | 307 | 119 | 475 | 491 | 2994 | 6172 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 318 | 362 | 118 | 453 | 146 | 260 | 271 | 370 | 2644 | 473 | 94 | 278 | 136 | 285 | 271 | 96 | 434 | 395 | 2462 | 5106 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Palouse 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 profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Palouse Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Palouse Ridge Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Pick your line and stick it—woods accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch swing to trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
USKG Teen Series at Palouse Ridge Golf Club
4/17/2026
USKG Teen Series at Palouse Ridge Golf Club
5/1/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Palouse Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Palouse Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Palouse Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Palouse Ridge Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Palouse Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5639 yards. The back tees extend to 6172.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Palouse Ridge Golf Club?
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 Palouse Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6172.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Palouse Ridge Golf Club and how should I play it?
Palouse Ridge Golf Club 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 Palouse Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6172.0 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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