51% match
For White (par 72) tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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 Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 23%Aim 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mnice@siouxcenterridge.com
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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
2595 Ridge Rd, Sioux Center, IA 51250, USA
Course Description
Welcome to The Ridge Golf Club in Sioux Center! We take pride in being a great experience for everyone. The golf course is immaculately maintained and a great mix for all ability levels. Stretching to 7200 yards as a par 71 the best golfer will be tested and yet with generous fairways and green complexes every ability level can enjoy their round. At The Ridge we want you to enjoy a great golf experience from the fully stocked golf shop to the friendly, social atmosphere in The Ridge Grill. The Ridge was named 18 Hole Golf Course of the year by the Iowa Golf Association in 2012.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Slack
Opened
2009
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(61 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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (par 72)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating short par four battles needing straight drives and crisp irons plus quick par three wedges while par fives build score risk through tough handicap ranks.
B
Burgundy Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715365 yards4906 metersCR 70.7Bogey 98.3Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 130 | 333 | 101 | 330 | 435 | 345 | 145 | 350 | 2625 | 305 | 363 | 132 | 425 | 438 | 90 | 305 | 320 | 362 | 2740 | 5365 |
B
Burgundy (par 72) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725420 yards4956 metersCR 71.0Bogey 98.6Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 456 | 130 | 333 | 101 | 330 | 435 | 345 | 200 | 350 | 2680 | 305 | 363 | 132 | 425 | 438 | 90 | 305 | 320 | 362 | 2740 | 5420 |
W
White (par 72) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725977 yards5465 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.9Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 8 | — | 13 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 9 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 500 | 145 | 355 | 117 | 355 | 470 | 370 | 220 | 370 | 2902 | 355 | 405 | 165 | 450 | 475 | 115 | 365 | 355 | 390 | 3075 | 5977 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For White (par 72) tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring14%
Alignment14%
68% match
For White (par 72) tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring23%
Precision14%
52% match
For White (par 72) tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for The Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The 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 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For White (par 72) tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
36% match
For White (par 72) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
70% match
For White (par 72) tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For White (par 72) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started61% match
For White (par 72) tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
73% match
For White (par 72) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White (par 72) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision13%
Alignment12%
65% match
For White (par 72) tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
73% match
For White (par 72) tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For White (par 72) tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
78% match
For White (par 72) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision21%
71% match
For White (par 72) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim19%
Precision11%
70% match
For White (par 72) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
37% match
For White (par 72) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For White (par 72) tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For White (par 72) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started42% match
For White (par 72) tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision33%
Aim14%
65% match
For Burgundy tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
72% match
For Burgundy tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
52% match
For Burgundy tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
87% match
For Burgundy tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Burgundy tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
57% match
For Burgundy tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
20% match
For Burgundy tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
69% match
For Burgundy tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
61% match
For Burgundy tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Burgundy tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Burgundy tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started55% match
For Burgundy tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment27%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Burgundy tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Burgundy tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Burgundy tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
76% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
73% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
47% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
60% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
75% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
74% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
54% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy16%
Alignment14%
57% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion22%
Aim15%
61% match
For Burgundy (par 72) tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring29%
Distance Control16%
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Ridge Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5671 yards. The back tees extend to 5977.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 The Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5977.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The 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 The Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5977.0 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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