60% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ridgewood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Ridgewood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ridgewood Country 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 25%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
18.1
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ridgewood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ridgewood Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
f.delpercio@ridgewoodcc.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
119 Franklin Street Ext, Danbury, CT 06811, USA
Course Description
Ridgewood Country Club is a private coastal Connecticut country club offering a championship golf course along with racquets, swimming, dining, and social amenities. Located in Danbury, CT, the club emphasizes a luxurious lifestyle, family-friendly experiences, and member-driven programming with activities spanning golf, tennis/pickleball, dining, and social events. Members and guests enjoy a picturesque setting, extensive club facilities, and events designed to foster lasting friendships and memorable experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Devereux Emmet/Geoffrey Cornish/Robert Rulewich
Opened
1921
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(86 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 Ridgewood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices between aggressive tee power on tough long par fours and safe layups on hefty par fives, with front nine difficulty spiking bogey risks higher than the back side.You will meet steady scoring pressure from those decisions where misses off tee cascade into doubles.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716758 yards6180 metersCR 73.5Bogey 99.0Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.0 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 17 | — | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 437 | 370 | 349 | 338 | 595 | 443 | 202 | 309 | 3403 | 177 | 365 | 451 | 188 | 400 | 533 | 461 | 225 | 555 | 3355 | 6758 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716475 yards5921 metersCR 71.7Bogey 96.8Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 17 | — | 18 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 426 | 342 | 349 | 338 | 595 | 389 | 186 | 309 | 3294 | 155 | 351 | 400 | 188 | 400 | 490 | 441 | 201 | 555 | 3181 | 6475 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725312 yards4857 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 17 | — | 18 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 400 | 313 | 316 | 302 | 447 | 328 | 154 | 235 | 2813 | 90 | 288 | 326 | 138 | 293 | 347 | 437 | 140 | 440 | 2499 | 5312 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ridgewood Country 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 profile56% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control42%
Aim14%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Ridgewood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ridgewood Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring27%
Trajectory21%
49% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading10%
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Get Started51% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Trajectory12%
62% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim22%
Scoring22%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring12%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Black tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Scoring30%
Precision23%
47% match
For Black tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
47% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
42% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
48% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Aim17%
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Get Started42% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Precision20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
49% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
56% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment24%
Aim13%
47% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision39%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
81% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
77% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
42% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Ridgewood Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ridgewood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Ridgewood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Ridgewood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Ridgewood Country Club technically exacting. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ridgewood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6035 yards. The back tees extend to 6758.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ridgewood Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ridgewood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6758.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Ridgewood Country Club 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 Ridgewood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6758.0 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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