54% match
For White tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fiddlers Elbow Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%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.
18.3
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.5
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.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Perpendicular 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gdeitz@fiddlerselbowcc.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
811 Rattlesnake Bridge Road
Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Hal Purdy
Opened
1965
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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 White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through tough par fours that test tee shots and irons on both sides, while par fives tempt aggressive play but risk big trouble if positioning fails.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726653 yards6084 metersCR 79.4Bogey 113.5Slope 145
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 57.4 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.1 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 429 | 319 | 146 | 380 | 560 | 539 | 199 | 409 | 3392 | 406 | 503 | 156 | 553 | 167 | 422 | 394 | 158 | 502 | 3261 | 6653 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736413 yards5864 metersCR 77.5Bogey 111.3Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.7 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 429 | 299 | 146 | 360 | 549 | 539 | 171 | 397 | 3301 | 329 | 503 | 156 | 491 | 167 | 422 | 386 | 156 | 502 | 3112 | 6413 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726169 yards5641 metersCR 76.2Bogey 109.3Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.6 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 364 | 299 | 174 | 360 | 549 | 515 | 171 | 397 | 3170 | 329 | 490 | 146 | 491 | 151 | 385 | 386 | 144 | 477 | 2999 | 6169 |
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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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile79% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Precision13%
51% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Trajectory35%
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
12 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 12 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision20%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
60% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Accuracy15%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
76% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring13%
Accuracy13%
52% match
For Blue tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
39% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started37% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy38%
Visualization11%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
33% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Dispersion21%
40% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim18%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control16%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Aim15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Aim31%
Distance Control17%
26% match
For Member tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Member tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
53% match
For Member tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization8%
76% match
For Member tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
55% match
For Member tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
62% match
For Member tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For Member tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
51% match
For Member tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started46% match
For Member tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Member tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Member tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Member tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Member tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
59% match
For Member tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
78% match
For Member tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at River
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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. The slope of 145.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 79.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6411 yards. The back tees extend to 6653.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River?
With a course rating of 79.4 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 River and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6653.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is River 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 River strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6653.0 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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