27% match
For Granite tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control48%
Visualization40%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pound Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Pound Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pound 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 14%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pound Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pound Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@poundridgegolf.com
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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
18 High Ridge Rd, Pound Ridge, NY 10576, USA
Course Description
Pound Ridge Golf Club is a premier public golf course designed by Pete Dye, located in Westchester County, New York. The club emphasizes a challenging, modern design and has earned recognition among the state's best courses. It offers tee times, a golf shop, and an on-site Pub at Pound Ridge, with a calendar of events and instructional offerings. The course is positioned about an hour north of New York City, serving both local residents and visitors who seek a high-quality golf experience in the New York metropolitan area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete Dye
Opened
2008
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(173 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 Pound Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Granite
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests where tee shots unlock iron approaches, balanced by short par threes for resets and par fives that reward reachability. High difficulty across nines pressures steady scoring without blowup risks.
G
Granite Tee
Gender: MalePar 726261 yards5725 metersCR 71.7Bogey 97.2Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 413 | 369 | 139 | 290 | 162 | 480 | 374 | 521 | 3128 | 340 | 181 | 337 | 448 | 379 | 144 | 493 | 396 | 415 | 3133 | 6261 |
G
Granite Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726223 yards5690 metersCR 78.0Bogey 113.3Slope 150
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 56.0 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 57.3 · Slope 153
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 413 | 330 | 130 | 290 | 162 | 490 | 374 | 521 | 3090 | 340 | 181 | 337 | 448 | 379 | 144 | 493 | 396 | 415 | 3133 | 6223 |
S
Sand Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725574 yards5097 metersCR 73.3Bogey 105.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 12 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 371 | 319 | 119 | 263 | 131 | 429 | 355 | 428 | 2769 | 315 | 143 | 291 | 418 | 307 | 129 | 449 | 379 | 374 | 2805 | 5574 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pound 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Granite tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
54% match
For Granite tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Granite tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
16 Week Flagship Program for Pound Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pound Ridge Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 15–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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57% match
For Granite tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision27%
Aim10%
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Get Started46% match
For Granite tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Granite tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment24%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Granite tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
43% match
For Granite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Granite tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Granite tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
54% match
For Granite tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Granite tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Granite tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Granite tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
61% match
For Granite tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Granite tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
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Get Started70% match
For Granite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
58% match
For Granite tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Granite tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Sand tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Sand tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
41% match
For Sand tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
61% match
For Sand tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring24%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For Sand tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For Sand tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For Sand tees
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Sand tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Sand tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started66% match
For Sand tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Sand tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Sand tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment15%
Precision13%
67% match
For Sand tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
68% match
For Sand tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Sand tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
61% match
For Sand tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
81% match
For Sand tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
65% match
For Granite tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
79% match
For Granite tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
80% match
For Granite tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Aim16%
55% match
For Granite tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring32%
Alignment25%
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Get Started77% match
For Granite tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
49% match
For Granite tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
43% match
For Granite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Granite tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
70% match
For Granite tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim22%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For Granite tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Aim15%
66% match
For Granite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Granite tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pound Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pound Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pound Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pound Ridge Golf Club challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pound Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5918 yards. The back tees extend to 6261.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pound Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.7 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 Pound Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6261.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Pound Ridge Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Pound Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6261.0 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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