48% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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
167
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+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 31%Scoring 17%Aim 17%Dispersion 16%Precision 16%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
30
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.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 Ridgewood Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfshop@ridgewoodwaco.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
7301 Fish Pond Rd, Waco, TX 76710, USA
Course Description
Ridgewood Country Club represents a pursuit of excellence in facilities, programs, and member services.Golf, dining, fitness, tennis, swimming, the clubhouse, and the marina combine to make Ridgewood a place for fellowship and the club of choice for families in Waco and the surrounding area.Since its inception in 1947, Ridgewood has become the foremost family country club in Central Texas offering the best in amenities and activities, a friendly, professional staff and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Situated on rolling, wooded land overlooking Lake Waco, it is a private, member-owned country club with an exceptional 18 hole championship golf course; six lighted tennis courts plus a clay Hydrocourt; Golf and Tennis pro shops; a resort-style pool complex including a new cabana with social and dining areas; a complete fitness center and a marina on Lake Waco with 220 well maintained boat slips and a dry dock area for boats and trailers. The clubhouse offers the best in country club amenities including a beautiful Ballroom, banquet and meeting rooms, dining rooms, a lounge, men's and women's locker rooms and the 19th Hole.We take great pride in our family atmosphere and all the wonderful moment's Members have experienced and shared over the years, Ridgewood is a symbol of tradition in Waco and Central Texas, a place where the whole family loves to be and everyone feels at home.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ralph Plummer
Opened
1947
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⭐4.6(193 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 Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with steady pressure from medium par fours that test drive and iron combos for pars, while short par threes add quick precision tests and twin long par fives offer birdie risks amid tougher front nine pulls.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706564 yards6002 metersCR 73.0Bogey 98.1Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 408 | 350 | 180 | 368 | 142 | 430 | 383 | 426 | 555 | 3242 | 545 | 348 | 228 | 370 | 423 | 434 | 130 | 429 | 415 | 3322 | 6564 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706265 yards5729 metersCR 71.7Bogey 95.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 350 | 174 | 340 | 142 | 410 | 383 | 390 | 520 | 3100 | 545 | 348 | 198 | 370 | 381 | 398 | 130 | 380 | 415 | 3165 | 6265 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706129 yards5604 metersCR 71.1Bogey 94.7Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 340 | 174 | 340 | 132 | 410 | 375 | 390 | 520 | 3072 | 520 | 333 | 198 | 350 | 381 | 398 | 114 | 380 | 383 | 3057 | 6129 |
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 profile56% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
85% match
For Black tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
Aim17%
13 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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16% match
For Black tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Trajectory15%
55% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
60% match
For Black tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Aim16%
61% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Black 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 Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment28%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Scoring15%
76% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Aim12%
26% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
76% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
55% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Aim11%
70% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim23%
Scoring16%
53% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
44% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
16% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
51% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision20%
Scoring19%
48% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started59% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim25%
Dispersion14%
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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. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ridgewood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6346 yards. The back tees extend to 6564.0 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 73.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 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 6564.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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 135.0 and yardage reaching 6564.0 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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