74% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Aim10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ridgewood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
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 24%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
33.6
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.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ridgewood Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
258 Governor John Wentworth Hwy, Moultonborough, NH 03254, USA
Course Description
Birch Hill Country Club is a scenic golf destination in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, offering a varied course set against views of the Ossipee Mountain range. Located in Moultonborough along Lake Winnipesaukee, it provides golf holes that challenge both casual players and more experienced golfers, with proximity to the Overlook Tavern for dining and sunset views. The club also features an Aqua Driving Range and a junior academy, catering to members and guests from the New Hampshire area and beyond. Formerly known as Ridgewood Country Club, Birch Hill emphasizes a landscape and experience characteristic of central New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Wogan/George Sargent
Opened
1998
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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 BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par four position plays and reachable par five risks that test restraint on tougher back holes. Scoring pressure builds from precise approach demands amid higher bogey risks on key stretches.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726053 yards5535 metersCR 74.4Bogey 104.6Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 336 | 470 | 393 | 173 | 371 | 178 | 288 | 530 | 3041 | 173 | 517 | 347 | 359 | 361 | 340 | 349 | 128 | 438 | 3012 | 6053 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724629 yards4233 metersCR 66.7Bogey 92.0Slope 107
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 249 | 245 | 366 | 310 | 112 | 267 | 108 | 217 | 390 | 2264 | 103 | 429 | 288 | 230 | 272 | 278 | 270 | 92 | 403 | 2365 | 4629 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724337 yards3966 metersCR 65.7Bogey 90.6Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.3 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 244 | 240 | 360 | 262 | 112 | 126 | 108 | 212 | 390 | 2054 | 89 | 419 | 284 | 225 | 265 | 273 | 266 | 88 | 374 | 2283 | 4337 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725359 yards4900 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 270 | 310 | 440 | 329 | 147 | 318 | 165 | 273 | 456 | 2708 | 154 | 465 | 316 | 266 | 295 | 318 | 320 | 114 | 403 | 2651 | 5359 |
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For BLUE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment25%
Aim25%
15 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 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
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77% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started53% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision27%
Dispersion21%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Accuracy11%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision38%
Aim25%
Distance Control14%
50% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
45% match
For GOLD tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
49% match
For GOLD tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring52%
Distance Control31%
Visualization17%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Aim18%
49% match
For GOLD tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started72% match
For GOLD tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
65% match
For GOLD tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control33%
Alignment32%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Precision17%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
66% match
For RED tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
65% match
For RED tees
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Alignment15%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For RED tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy32%
Green Reading9%
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Get Started80% match
For RED tees
Turn into par saves, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For RED tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
51% match
For RED tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min21 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Scoring22%
Dispersion10%
73% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
Accuracy17%
69% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
71% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control25%
Precision14%
59% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
65% match
For RED tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
65% match
For RED tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
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Get Started55% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Dispersion17%
Alignment16%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Alignment19%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
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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?
Ridgewood Country Club presents a demanding test. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ridgewood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5195 yards. The back tees extend to 6053.0 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 74.4 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 Ridgewood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6053.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Ridgewood Country 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 Ridgewood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6053.0 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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