43% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)
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Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton), 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%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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 Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton).
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bruce@thetimberridge.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
Door #1, 2330 E 250 N, Bluffton, IN 46714, United States
Course Description
Timber Ridge Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Bluffton, Indiana. The course features water hazards, wooded holes, rolling terrain, and a scenic landscape designed to be challenging yet enjoyable, with a motto of “Fun, Fast, Friendly.” It offers memberships, a Golf Academy powered by Operation 36, an event center, pro shop, and online store, aiming to grow the game and provide a memorable golf experience. Additional services include golf outings, lessons, and events to accommodate players of all skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1981
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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 Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton), all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated choices between safe tee plays and bold approaches on compact par fours and reachable fives, with front nine slope adding extra penalty for errors to build bogey pressure.This course forces repeated choices between safe tee plays and bold approaches on compact par fours and reachable fives, with front nine slope adding extra penalty for errors to build bogey pressure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726338 yards5795 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | — | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 343 | 354 | 372 | 460 | 136 | 547 | 185 | 366 | 3107 | 541 | 180 | 418 | 169 | 495 | 400 | 346 | 410 | 272 | 3231 | 6338 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725842 yards5342 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.5Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | — | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 333 | 310 | 361 | 442 | 124 | 475 | 170 | 340 | 2874 | 493 | 150 | 370 | 140 | 476 | 356 | 339 | 397 | 247 | 2968 | 5842 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725143 yards4703 metersCR 65.2Bogey 86.9Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | — | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 282 | 274 | 295 | 368 | 112 | 424 | 151 | 310 | 2521 | 440 | 115 | 334 | 121 | 380 | 345 | 331 | 334 | 222 | 2622 | 5143 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)
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 profile26% match
For Yellow tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
39% match
For Yellow tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim17%
Accuracy15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton). 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 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)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Yellow tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision22%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started34% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment17%
Aim10%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Precision21%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started62% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring28%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
52% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
55% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For Blue 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 Started64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
80% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
61% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control30%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
57% match
For White tees
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy15%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For White tees
Hit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
46% match
For White tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim29%
Alignment12%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
54% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)
Get answers to common questions about playing Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) and what to expect.
How difficult is Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5740 yards. The back tees extend to 6338.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton)?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6338.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) and how should I play it?
Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Timber Ridge Golf Course (Bluffton) strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6338.0 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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