44% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Precision35%
Green Reading18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Links At Ivy Ridge
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Akron, NY, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
The Links At Ivy Ridge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Links At Ivy Ridge, 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 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%Alignment 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.
18.9
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Links At Ivy Ridge
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
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 The Links At Ivy Ridge.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
12221 Main Rd, Akron, NY 14001, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tim Davis
Opened
2005
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⭐4.7(300 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 The Links At Ivy Ridge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives that reward power yet punish misses and par fours needing sharp irons for pars. Repeated choices between safe play and aggression shape scoring on tough back nine stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727002 yards6403 metersCR 73.8Bogey 97.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 49.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 448 | 516 | 386 | 202 | 612 | 406 | 164 | 434 | 3560 | 394 | 338 | 208 | 548 | 516 | 182 | 422 | 426 | 408 | 3442 | 7002 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725796 yards5300 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.0Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 374 | 434 | 328 | 178 | 506 | 334 | 124 | 352 | 2960 | 322 | 282 | 156 | 450 | 434 | 146 | 358 | 356 | 332 | 2836 | 5796 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726462 yards5909 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.2Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 412 | 478 | 360 | 194 | 568 | 368 | 144 | 388 | 3274 | 364 | 308 | 182 | 516 | 482 | 174 | 396 | 400 | 366 | 3188 | 6462 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725224 yards4777 metersCR 69.7Bogey 97.3Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 316 | 384 | 298 | 152 | 450 | 296 | 108 | 316 | 2604 | 286 | 252 | 144 | 410 | 400 | 132 | 302 | 328 | 366 | 2620 | 5224 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Links At Ivy Ridge
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For White tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment17%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Links At Ivy Ridge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Links At Ivy Ridge. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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46% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
51% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
58% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Aim12%
82% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Aim19%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
74% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring27%
Aim17%
80% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Alignment12%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
61% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment25%
Trajectory11%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim12%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring21%
Mechanics15%
51% match
For Red tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
63% 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%
66% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
81% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Precision20%
48% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started22% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
30% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
83% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
85% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Precision24%
76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control19%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control21%
46% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy22%
Aim10%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Aim13%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
78% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Links At Ivy Ridge
Get answers to common questions about playing The Links At Ivy Ridge and what to expect.
How difficult is The Links At Ivy Ridge for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Links At Ivy Ridge technically exacting. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Links At Ivy Ridge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6113 yards. The back tees extend to 7002.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Links At Ivy Ridge?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 The Links At Ivy Ridge and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7002.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is The Links At Ivy Ridge 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 The Links At Ivy Ridge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7002.0 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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