78% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Ridges
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Wisconsin Rapids, WI, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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 Ridges Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Ridges, 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 25%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Ridges
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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 Ridges.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
ridges@wctc.net
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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
2440 Baker St, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Murgatroyd
Opened
1963
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⭐4.5(414 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 Ridges, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a control test with reachable par fives tempting birdies amid par four repetition where safe accuracy on short threes protects par. Scoring pressure builds from mixing modest risks on longer holes with steady play on the rest.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725204 yards4759 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.0Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 258 | 351 | 415 | 158 | 228 | 306 | 124 | 470 | 2681 | 288 | 98 | 214 | 421 | 302 | 329 | 337 | 128 | 406 | 2523 | 5204 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725204 yards4759 metersCR 71.9Bogey 100.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 258 | 351 | 415 | 158 | 228 | 306 | 124 | 470 | 2681 | 288 | 98 | 214 | 421 | 302 | 329 | 337 | 128 | 406 | 2523 | 5204 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724979 yards4553 metersCR 70.8Bogey 98.8Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 247 | 346 | 406 | 153 | 217 | 300 | 114 | 458 | 2603 | 285 | 92 | 209 | 396 | 224 | 325 | 325 | 118 | 402 | 2376 | 4979 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725913 yards5407 metersCR 75.5Bogey 107.8Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.5 · Slope 144
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | — | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 359 | 372 | 455 | 193 | 262 | 340 | 146 | 486 | 3003 | 318 | 109 | 284 | 478 | 359 | 398 | 362 | 147 | 455 | 2910 | 5913 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Ridges
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 profile59% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization16%
54% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for The Ridges
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Ridges. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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72% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
72% match
For Gold tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control44%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
80% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
41% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
66% match
For Gold 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 Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim16%
58% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
81% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Precision16%
42% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Red tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Precision21%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For Red tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
53% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
17% match
For Red tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
70% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Aim18%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control11%
70% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Distance Control12%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Precision14%
62% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Aim30%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision11%
66% 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%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Gold tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
53% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics18%
Aim16%
47% match
For Gold tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring26%
Trajectory24%
64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridges
Get answers to common questions about playing The Ridges and what to expect.
How difficult is The Ridges for mid-handicap golfers?
The Ridges presents a demanding test. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Ridges?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5446 yards. The back tees extend to 5913.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Ridges?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 Ridges and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5913.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is The Ridges 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 The Ridges strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5913.0 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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