70% match
For BLUE tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Big River Golf Course
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Umatilla, OR, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
149
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Big River Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Big River Golf Course, 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 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Big River Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Big River Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
709 Willamette St, Umatilla, OR 97882, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1968
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⭐4.2(122 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 Big River Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron control repeatedly on par threes and smart tee shots on par fours, with back nine raising stakes on longer ones where misses spark bogeys easily.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 706097 yards5575 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.2Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.7 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 172 | 185 | 145 | 535 | 480 | 310 | 380 | 345 | 165 | 2717 | 525 | 200 | 420 | 225 | 315 | 520 | 420 | 420 | 335 | 3380 | 6097 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 705743 yards5251 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.3Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.9 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 7 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 165 | 145 | 510 | 460 | 295 | 355 | 330 | 165 | 2580 | 505 | 180 | 375 | 195 | 305 | 505 | 388 | 390 | 320 | 3163 | 5743 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705743 yards5251 metersCR 73.1Bogey 101.9Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.9 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 155 | 165 | 145 | 510 | 460 | 295 | 355 | 330 | 165 | 2580 | 505 | 180 | 375 | 195 | 305 | 505 | 388 | 390 | 320 | 3163 | 5743 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705073 yards4639 metersCR 69.1Bogey 97.1Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 16 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 135 | 150 | 115 | 470 | 410 | 265 | 295 | 275 | 150 | 2265 | 475 | 145 | 325 | 148 | 290 | 465 | 330 | 325 | 305 | 2808 | 5073 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Big River Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile50% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
36% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Big River Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Big River Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started73% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Aim19%
60% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment23%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision25%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring13%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started71% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
79% match
For WHITE tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Scoring18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
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Get Started74% match
For WHITE tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion19%
Precision17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For BLACK tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
46% match
For BLACK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Alignment24%
39% match
For BLACK tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
39% match
For BLACK tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
53% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Aim10%
74% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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Get Started59% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision18%
Accuracy15%
52% match
For BLACK tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
78% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion17%
Alignment17%
27% match
For BLUE tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Big River Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Big River Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Big River Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Big River Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Big River Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5585 yards. The back tees extend to 6097.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Big River Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Big River Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6097.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Big River Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Big River Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6097.0 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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