Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Ridge Golf & Gardens

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Marysville, Ohio, United States of America

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Buck Ridge Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buck 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 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Accuracy 16%Dispersion 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.

18.9

Average HCP

10.2

Minimum HCP

33.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Buck Ridge

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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 Buck Ridge.

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

17483 Robinson Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jodie Kinney

Opened

2003

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buck 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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Sink All Long Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring21%

Alignment13%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Alignment26%

Aim24%

Distance Control17%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Aim19%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Buck Ridge

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buck Ridge. 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≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

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Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control21%

Dispersion19%

Scoring18%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy22%

Alignment12%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Distance Control20%

Aim19%

Dispersion16%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Accuracy39%

Scoring33%

Green Reading12%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

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

Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring19%

Accuracy18%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control15%

Dispersion14%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills

Trajectory24%

Distance Control23%

Scoring17%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Dispersion23%

Scoring18%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Buck Ridge

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Buck Ridge

Get answers to common questions about playing Buck Ridge and what to expect.

How difficult is Buck Ridge for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Buck Ridge challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buck Ridge?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Buck Ridge?

With a course rating of 70 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 Buck Ridge and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Buck Ridge and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Buck Ridge strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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