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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 25%Distance Control 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 18%Precision 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.

17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Flat
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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 Sunset Ridge Golf Club.

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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.3(185 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 Sunset Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This compact course delivers balanced par mix with repeating short approaches that test iron control, while tougher holes spike bogey risk through poor positioning and demand short game saves.
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Gold Tee

Gender: MalePar 725196 yards4751 metersCR 65.7Bogey 86.3Slope 111

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.3 · Slope 111

Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.0 · Slope 111

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443543535364435534353672
Handicap731711131515918108212144166
Yardage332305120420305140486148420267633029210538843413229213840925205196

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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% match to course practice profile
65% match
For Red tees

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy29%
Precision12%
66% match
For Red tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%

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.

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Week 23 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make More Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Weeks 6–77 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit the green with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–145 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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59% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For Red tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment23%

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67% match
For Gold tees

Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring13%
74% match
For Gold tees

Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Gold tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Aim13%
59% match
For Gold tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%

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65% match
For Green tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
66% match
For Green tees

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control11%
67% match
For Green tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control10%
68% match
For Green tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Green tees

Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%

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79% match
For Green tees

Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Sunset Ridge Golf Club

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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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