Treat every putt as crucial, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
Sunset Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset Ridge Golf 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunset Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
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 Sunset Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2814 W Seneca Turnpike, Marcellus, NY 13108, USA
Course Description
Sunset Ridge Country Club is a premier private golf and country club located in Northfield, Illinois. Featuring a scenic 18-hole golf course, the club offers a wide array of recreational facilities, dining options, and social events for its members. The club is dedicated to providing a quality experience in a family-friendly atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both individuals and families in the surrounding community.
golf • country club • recreation • membership • dining • events • recreational services
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Diddel/R- Richard Jacobsen
Opened
1923
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Red
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.0 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 305 | 120 | 420 | 305 | 140 | 486 | 148 | 420 | 2676 | 330 | 292 | 105 | 388 | 434 | 132 | 292 | 138 | 409 | 2520 | 5196 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 366 | 144 | 470 | 365 | 166 | 570 | 174 | 480 | 3097 | 367 | 345 | 139 | 485 | 490 | 140 | 335 | 184 | 485 | 2970 | 6067 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 18 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 256 | 102 | 370 | 300 | 136 | 482 | 145 | 416 | 2512 | 292 | 289 | 101 | 367 | 386 | 110 | 216 | 120 | 374 | 2255 | 4767 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset Ridge Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunset Ridge Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Sunset Ridge Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunset Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sunset Ridge Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunset Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5417 yards. The back tees extend to 6067.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunset Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sunset Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6067.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sunset Ridge Golf Club 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 Sunset Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6067.0 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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