32% match
For Red 2019 tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ryburn Golf Club (1014537)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
28
28 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
137
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
Ryburn Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ryburn, 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
Aim 23%Distance Control 23%Precision 21%Scoring 19%Dispersion 12%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Ryburn
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Ryburn.
Contact Information
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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
Shaw Ln, Sowerby Bridge HX6 3QP, UK
Course Description
Ryburn Golf Club is a friendly golf club situated on the hillside at Norland, near Ripponden and Sowerby Bridge, offering a nine-hole course with 18 tee positions and panoramic views of the Calder and Ryburn valleys. Founded in 1910, the club emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere for members and visitors, with clubhouse hospitality and regular events such as winter leagues and open competitions. The venue features course status updates, picturesque imagery, and information for guests, reflecting its community-focused approach to golf in the Calder Valley region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
66
Type
Parkland
Opened
1910
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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 Ryburn, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like quick precision tests on short par fours and par threes where drive control leads to wedge risks and bogey traps on mishits.This course plays like quick precision tests on short par fours and par threes where drive control leads to wedge risks and bogey traps on mishits.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 665036 yards4605 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.6 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 194 | 294 | 210 | 347 | 377 | 402 | 299 | 268 | 152 | 2543 | 225 | 278 | 195 | 327 | 368 | 360 | 294 | 282 | 164 | 2493 | 5036 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 664898 yards4479 metersCR 64.7Bogey 85.5Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.3 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.2 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 181 | 292 | 207 | 343 | 372 | 350 | 296 | 260 | 148 | 2449 | 211 | 278 | 193 | 325 | 365 | 350 | 291 | 275 | 161 | 2449 | 4898 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 694724 yards4320 metersCR 68.6Bogey 94.2Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.4 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.8 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 178 | 287 | 205 | 310 | 365 | 344 | 294 | 239 | 150 | 2372 | 178 | 278 | 191 | 322 | 365 | 344 | 289 | 234 | 151 | 2352 | 4724 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ryburn
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 28 Programs
% match to course practice profile78% match
For Red 2019 tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Dispersion22%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red 2019 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Ryburn
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Ryburn. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
49% match
For Red 2019 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
76% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim17%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
78% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Precision26%
Dispersion24%
76% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Aim17%
79% match
For Red 2019 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Aim33%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For White tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision28%
Aim13%
59% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Precision16%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
60% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
59% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
68% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
62% match
For White tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
32% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
77% match
For Yellow tees
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim24%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Alignment11%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
44% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Ryburn
Get answers to common questions about playing Ryburn and what to expect.
How difficult is Ryburn for mid-handicap golfers?
Ryburn is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 65.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 66.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ryburn?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4880 yards. The back tees extend to 5036.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Ryburn?
With a course rating of 65.3 and par 66, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 66 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Ryburn and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5036.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Ryburn 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 Ryburn strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 5036.0 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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