73% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Accuracy20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Ridge Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
The Ridge Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Ridge Gc, 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 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
19.7
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Ridge Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Ridge Gc.
Contact Information
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
5055 Westridge Blvd, West Valley City, UT 84118, USA
Course Description
The Ridge Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course located in West Valley City, Utah. It was redesigned by the Gene Bates Design Group in 2013 to offer a challenging yet accessible layout for players of all abilities. The club hosts golf outings, tournaments, weddings, and banquets, with the Overlook at the Ridge Reception Center providing venue space and scenic views for events in the Salt Lake City area. The course and its facilities, including the sister course reference to Stonebridge Golf Club, position it as a key destination for both daily play and special events in northern Utah.
public golf course • 18-hole golf • golf outings • tournaments • weddings • banquets • event venue • overlook at the ridge • salt lake city area golf • utah golf • gene bates design • west valley city • golf instruction • sister course stonebridge • rates and fees • group outings • tournament staff • golf receptions • clubhouse events • golf course • events • championship golf • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Howard Neff
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(544 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 Ridge Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four battles testing tee-to-green position with par five birdie windows that turn risky if drives stray, especially as back nine slope adds steady pressure to avoid big scores.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726745 yards6168 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.7 · Slope 130
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 443 | 189 | 519 | 387 | 364 | 153 | 419 | 506 | 3342 | 408 | 378 | 216 | 539 | 301 | 141 | 435 | 558 | 427 | 3403 | 6745 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724950 yards4526 metersCR 67.2Bogey 94.7Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 338 | 90 | 415 | 265 | 273 | 105 | 303 | 390 | 2454 | 314 | 267 | 158 | 442 | 189 | 90 | 302 | 435 | 299 | 2496 | 4950 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725574 yards5097 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 10 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 373 | 123 | 449 | 308 | 306 | 129 | 358 | 421 | 2769 | 342 | 301 | 177 | 473 | 227 | 117 | 338 | 483 | 347 | 2805 | 5574 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Ridge Gc
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
19% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
19% match
For Red tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Ridge Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Ridge Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
58% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
51% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control33%
Precision24%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
58% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
80% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control15%
Aim14%
66% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
67% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
54% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment16%
Precision12%
56% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
43% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control42%
Dispersion21%
Alignment17%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
69% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Scoring14%
76% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Alignment17%
41% match
For Black tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
59% match
For Black tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim29%
Trajectory14%
37% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
36% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
56% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Scoring14%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Ridge Gc
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 The Ridge Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing The Ridge Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is The Ridge Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Ridge Gc challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Ridge Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5848 yards. The back tees extend to 6745.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Ridge Gc?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Ridge Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6745.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is The Ridge Gc 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 Ridge Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6745.0 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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