Practice Programs

173 Unique Golf Drills for River Built Around Hole-by-Hole Data

We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River.

Kilsallaghan, D, Ireland
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Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

173

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

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River Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River, 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

Distance Control 25%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.

18.6
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for River

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about River.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@corrstowngolfclub.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

Corrstown, Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Course Description

Members and visitors from home and abroad are most welcome to Corrstown Golf Club. The 27 hole parkland course is playable all year round and is only 20 minutes from the city center and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport. Each hole has its own unique blend of beauty and difficulty. The exquisitely furnished clubhouse is served by a beautiful balcony view of the Dublin Countryside, wonderfully supplemented by our mouthwatering menu and friendly service. Corporate members and events are also welcome at Corrstown Golf Club. We have a 23 person capacity meeting room, flip chart, microphones, and video projector available for use. We also welcome special requests. Tours of the facility can be arranged by contacting sales@corrstowngolfclub.com. We hope to welcome you to our course very soon. For more information please visit www.corrstowngolfclub.com or phone Daragh on 01- 8640533.

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Course Information

Holes

27

Par

36

Type

Parkland

Architect

Eddie Connaughton

Opened

1995

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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 River, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue River/Meadow

Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron control on short par threes and position play on long par fives, building scoring pressure through tough recovery chances on a high-slope layout.
B

Blue River/Meadow Tee

Gender: MalePar 726765 yards6186 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.9Slope 137

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133

Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 140

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Par354553443364554344343672
Handicap
Yardage156543390556497165427313163321034057350444919244945618840435556765

Drill Library

173 Unique Golf Drills for River

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for River

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 profile
67% match
For Blue River/Meadow tees

Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim20%
Accuracy15%

11 Week Flagship Program for River

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River. 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.

Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.

Week 13 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–76 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 73 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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69% match
For Blue River/Meadow tees

Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Precision20%
Dispersion12%

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65% match
For Blue River/Meadow tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
72% match
For Blue River/Meadow tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Blue River/Meadow tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Accuracy13%

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26% match
For Red River/Meadow tees

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For Red River/Meadow tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Red River/Meadow tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
77% match
For Red River/Meadow tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim19%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Red River/Meadow tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Red River/Meadow 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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62% match
For Red River/Meadow tees

Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
56% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Precision20%
Distance Control15%
36% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
40% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%

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80% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Blue River/Orchard tees

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Precision13%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about River

Get answers to common questions about playing River and what to expect.

How difficult is River for mid-handicap golfers?

River presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at River?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6193 yards. The back tees extend to 6765.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at River?

With a course rating of 73.5 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is River and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6765.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is River and how should I play it?

River 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 River strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6765.0 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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