Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Woody Ridge.
Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
83
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woody 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Everything you need to know about Woody Ridge.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
woody_ridge@yahoo.com
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6362 Route 598
Woody Ridge Golf Course is a public golf course and driving range located in Shelby, Ohio. The facility offers 18-hole play with cart rentals and a golf shop with golf balls and merchandise, along with a range of weekly and weekend rates. It operates on the corner of State Route 98 and 598, providing a casual, family-friendly environment and onsite staff to assist with tee times and guest registration. The course emphasizes standard play under USGA rules and supports local outings and specials.
public golf course • driving range • shelby ohio • ohio golf • hole-in-ones • club champs • outings and specials • 18 holes with cart • weekend rates • weekday rates • golf shop • golf cart rental • greens and fairways • golf course rules • golf balls merchandise • local golf • affordable golf • carefree golf • golf community
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Emerson Stuckman
Opened
1969
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Woody Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Woody Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Woody Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Woody Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Woody Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Woody Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePosition feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Woody Ridge. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Set up for high shot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set a target, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Woody Ridge and what to expect.
Players often find Woody Ridge technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Woody Ridge 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.
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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