84% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
Practice Programs
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Ray, ND, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
29
29 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
140
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Ray Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ray 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Accuracy 19%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
20.5
Average HCP
12.5
Minimum HCP
34.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ray Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ray Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Ray, ND 58849, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
37
Type
Parkland
Opened
1930
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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 Ray Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course unfolds as twin identical nines packed with short par fours urging bold drives to wedges but heightening blow-up risk on paired tough par threes and openers for nonstop precision pressure.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725802 yards5305 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.4Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 302 | 174 | 291 | 459 | 172 | 310 | 324 | 480 | 2901 | 389 | 302 | 174 | 291 | 459 | 172 | 310 | 324 | 480 | 2901 | 5802 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 785706 yards5218 metersCR 73.4Bogey 102.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 39 | 78 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 297 | 167 | 286 | 453 | 167 | 303 | 319 | 477 | 2853 | 384 | 297 | 167 | 286 | 453 | 167 | 303 | 319 | 477 | 2853 | 5706 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ray Golf Course
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 29 Programs
% match to course practice profile77% match
For Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring29%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
15 Week Flagship Program for Ray Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ray 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.
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
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71% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment28%
Aim20%
80% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control12%
51% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment27%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
80% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
82% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy23%
0% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
46% match
For White tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment23%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
Aim16%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Ray Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Ray Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Ray Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 37.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ray Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5754 yards. The back tees extend to 5802.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ray Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.2 and par 37, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 37 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ray Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5802.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ray Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Ray Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5802.0 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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