67% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Saddleback Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Saddleback 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 25%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Saddleback 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
4646 180th St NE, Solon, IA 52333, USA
Course Description
Saddleback Ridge Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf course and driving range located in Solon, Iowa. The course features a par 72 layout at 6,615 yards from the blue tees, with multiple tee complexes and wide fairways, complemented by a modern practice facility and a 7,000 square foot practice green. The clubhouse offers snacks, sandwiches, and beverages, making it a convenient destination for after-round dining and relaxation. Seasonal programming includes twilight junior golf and rental clubs, with family-friendly options and seasonal promotions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(200 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 Saddleback Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron precision tests on par threes and shorter par fours that spike bogey risks on tough markers, offset by long par fives urging careful reach plays amid firm overall scoring pressure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726615 yards6049 metersCR 71.6Bogey 95.2Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 185 | 330 | 204 | 504 | 361 | 539 | 172 | 545 | 3225 | 325 | 451 | 202 | 565 | 182 | 549 | 551 | 190 | 375 | 3390 | 6615 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725590 yards5111 metersCR 66.9Bogey 87.5Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 145 | 280 | 170 | 455 | 305 | 496 | 140 | 480 | 2808 | 256 | 377 | 157 | 485 | 140 | 466 | 433 | 156 | 312 | 2782 | 5590 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726108 yards5585 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.3Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.9 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 167 | 300 | 178 | 489 | 342 | 509 | 148 | 514 | 3012 | 303 | 425 | 174 | 519 | 160 | 524 | 464 | 180 | 347 | 3096 | 6108 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724746 yards4340 metersCR 67.0Bogey 91.8Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 106
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 257 | 126 | 201 | 145 | 397 | 254 | 441 | 119 | 381 | 2321 | 225 | 317 | 131 | 440 | 111 | 418 | 388 | 128 | 267 | 2425 | 4746 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Saddleback 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Saddleback Ridge Golf Course. 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
71% 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%
75% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Aim16%
51% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Blue tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For Blue 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 Started41% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
43% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
Precision16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
Precision12%
75% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Distance Control15%
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%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Alignment13%
27% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision31%
Alignment10%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
67% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
49% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim17%
Accuracy14%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment28%
Accuracy16%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
61% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
48% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
81% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
Precision15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Saddleback Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Saddleback Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Saddleback Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Saddleback Ridge Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5680 yards. The back tees extend to 6615.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Saddleback Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.6 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 Saddleback Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6615.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Saddleback Ridge Golf Course and how should I play it?
Saddleback 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 Saddleback Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6615.0 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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