Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Downriver Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
212
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
Downriver Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Downriver 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
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 Downriver Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Downriver Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
sconner@spokanecity.org
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Facilities
Location
3225 N Columbia Cir, Spokane, WA 99205, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1920
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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 Downriver Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.9 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.7 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 159 | 336 | 365 | 390 | 106 | 469 | 175 | 276 | 2707 | 364 | 361 | 202 | 460 | 448 | 309 | 164 | 288 | 281 | 2877 | 5584 |
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 157 | 310 | 301 | 319 | 104 | 434 | 173 | 238 | 2435 | 362 | 329 | 200 | 410 | 393 | 258 | 162 | 228 | 235 | 2577 | 5012 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 159 | 336 | 365 | 390 | 106 | 469 | 175 | 276 | 2707 | 364 | 361 | 202 | 460 | 448 | 309 | 164 | 288 | 281 | 2877 | 5584 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 437 | 181 | 344 | 387 | 447 | 123 | 501 | 200 | 293 | 2913 | 385 | 391 | 218 | 476 | 468 | 327 | 193 | 298 | 308 | 3064 | 5977 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Downriver 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 profileThread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Downriver Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Downriver Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Downriver Golf Course
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 Downriver Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Downriver Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Downriver Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Downriver Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Downriver Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5494 yards. The back tees extend to 5977.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Downriver Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.5 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 Downriver Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5977.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Downriver Golf Course and how should I play it?
Downriver Golf Course 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 Downriver Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 5977.0 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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