47% match
For Gold tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Saddle Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Portage, WI, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Saddle Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saddle Ridge 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 26%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Saddle Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Saddle Ridge Golf Course.
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
100A Saddle Ridge, Portage, WI 53901, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Art Johnson
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(103 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 Saddle Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This symmetric short course delivers repeating par four tests where tee placement unlocks simple approaches but longer par fours spike trouble and bogey pressure on key spots.This symmetric short course delivers repeating par four tests where tee placement unlocks simple approaches but longer par fours spike trouble and bogey pressure on key spots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705010 yards4581 metersCR 65.2Bogey 84.0Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.0 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.0 · Slope 101
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 325 | 123 | 420 | 241 | 348 | 313 | 312 | 278 | 2505 | 145 | 325 | 123 | 420 | 241 | 348 | 313 | 312 | 278 | 2505 | 5010 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704614 yards4219 metersCR 63.6Bogey 81.8Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 40.9 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 40.9 · Slope 98
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 127 | 303 | 118 | 355 | 236 | 316 | 308 | 305 | 239 | 2307 | 127 | 303 | 118 | 355 | 236 | 316 | 308 | 305 | 239 | 2307 | 4614 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705010 yards4581 metersCR 69.8Bogey 95.8Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 145 | 325 | 123 | 420 | 241 | 348 | 313 | 312 | 278 | 2505 | 145 | 325 | 123 | 420 | 241 | 348 | 313 | 312 | 278 | 2505 | 5010 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704614 yards4219 metersCR 67.6Bogey 91.8Slope 103
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.9 · Slope 103
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | 12 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 127 | 303 | 118 | 355 | 236 | 316 | 308 | 305 | 239 | 2307 | 127 | 303 | 118 | 355 | 236 | 316 | 308 | 305 | 239 | 2307 | 4614 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saddle Ridge 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Gold tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
62% match
For Gold tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision18%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Saddle Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saddle Ridge Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started46% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
Precision18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
59% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
26% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
52% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
34% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment21%
Dispersion17%
56% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
72% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
40% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
52% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
71% match
For Gold tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
16% match
For Gold tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
53% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
Aim24%
64% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started80% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
62% match
For Red tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Saddle Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Saddle Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Saddle Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Saddle Ridge Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 110.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saddle Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4812 yards. The back tees extend to 5010.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Saddle Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Saddle Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5010.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Saddle Ridge Golf Course and how should I play it?
Saddle Ridge Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Saddle Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 110.0 and yardage reaching 5010.0 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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