37% match
For Red tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blue Top Ridge At Riverside
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Blue Top Ridge At Riverside Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blue Top Ridge At Riverside, 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 23%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blue Top Ridge At Riverside
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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 at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blue Top Ridge At Riverside.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@riversidecasinoandresort.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
3184 IA-22, Riverside, IA 52327, USA
Course Description
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort is a multi-location entertainment and hospitality property in Riverside, Iowa, featuring casino gaming, hotel accommodations, restaurants, spa amenities, and a championship golf course. The centerpiece is Blue Top Ridge Golf Course, a 7,400-yard championship layout with dramatic river and lake views and a full-service golf shop and dining options. The property is part of Elite Casino Resorts and operates a network of resort locations, offering events, dining, golf instruction, and club fitting services. It markets a comprehensive guest experience with various entertainment and dining venues across its resort campus.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Rees Jones
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
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⭐4.1(6680 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 Blue Top Ridge At Riverside, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players will repeatedly face long par five tests that demand tee power and long approach accuracy to avoid blowup scores, with back nine raising stakes through tougher ratings and slope for constant alert play.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726395 yards5848 metersCR 77.8Bogey 111.0Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.9 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 383 | 278 | 494 | 418 | 163 | 540 | 166 | 352 | 3160 | 412 | 158 | 505 | 380 | 129 | 347 | 575 | 300 | 429 | 3235 | 6395 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725712 yards5223 metersCR 74.0Bogey 105.3Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.7 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 328 | 265 | 466 | 374 | 137 | 483 | 148 | 340 | 2856 | 371 | 138 | 467 | 339 | 102 | 290 | 549 | 249 | 351 | 2856 | 5712 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725185 yards4741 metersCR 71.2Bogey 100.8Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.9 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 308 | 241 | 431 | 349 | 116 | 466 | 133 | 316 | 2654 | 335 | 118 | 412 | 303 | 91 | 276 | 440 | 215 | 341 | 2531 | 5185 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blue Top Ridge At Riverside
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 profile39% match
For Red tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
56% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
52% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Blue Top Ridge At Riverside
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blue Top Ridge At Riverside. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Precision18%
46% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
48% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion16%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
54% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion13%
Aim12%
55% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started51% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
57% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
24% match
For Black tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy34%
Green Reading16%
61% match
For Black tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
77% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
41% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
Precision16%
72% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
57% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
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Get Started78% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Aim12%
76% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
82% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
40% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics18%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Green tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started59% match
For Green tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
58% match
For Green tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim25%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
79% match
For Green tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment24%
Aim19%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Top Ridge At Riverside
Get answers to common questions about playing Blue Top Ridge At Riverside and what to expect.
How difficult is Blue Top Ridge At Riverside for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Blue Top Ridge At Riverside technically exacting. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 77.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blue Top Ridge At Riverside?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5790 yards. The back tees extend to 6395.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blue Top Ridge At Riverside?
With a course rating of 77.8 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 Blue Top Ridge At Riverside and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6395.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Blue Top Ridge At Riverside 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 Blue Top Ridge At Riverside strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6395.0 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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