Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Valley Ridge Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Valley Ridge Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Valley 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Valley Ridge Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley Ridge Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golfvalleyridge@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
40150 N Illinois 59, Antioch, IL 60002, USA
Course Description
Valley Ridge Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Antioch, Illinois. The course hosts weddings, outings, and banquets, and offers public tee times with a focus on group events and social gatherings. It serves golfers in the Chain O’ Lakes area and provides information on memberships, events, and the pro shop. The site highlights course details, galleries, and amenities for visitors and locals alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1954
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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 Valley Ridge Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 442 | 397 | 150 | 310 | 100 | 461 | 288 | 168 | 2733 | 409 | 284 | 260 | 272 | 508 | 341 | 310 | 285 | 166 | 2835 | 5568 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 340 | 325 | 130 | 220 | 85 | 352 | 260 | 104 | 2136 | 392 | 237 | 223 | 239 | 404 | 285 | 300 | 271 | 126 | 2477 | 4613 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 69 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 15 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 417 | 442 | 397 | 150 | 310 | 100 | 461 | 288 | 168 | 2733 | 409 | 284 | 260 | 272 | 508 | 341 | 310 | 285 | 166 | 2835 | 5568 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Valley Ridge Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley Ridge Golf Club. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Valley Ridge Golf Club
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 Valley Ridge Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley Ridge Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Valley Ridge Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Valley Ridge Golf Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley Ridge Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5090 yards. The back tees extend to 5568.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley Ridge Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.8 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 Valley Ridge Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5568.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Valley Ridge Golf Club and how should I play it?
Valley Ridge Golf Club 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 Valley Ridge Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5568.0 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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