Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River Ridge.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Ridge, 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
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd
Nestled along the shoreline of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, Harbour Ridge is just 40 minutes north of the Palm Beaches. Discover the hidden jewel of the Treasure Coast.Our private, waterfront country club community offers just 695 residences set in 28 Villages. Built into the South Florida landscape, residences are amidst unspoiled native vegetation and natural wetlands. Members enjoy a level of privacy and a connection with nature that is unmatched anywhere else in Florida.
golf • yachting • tennis • country club • private community • florida • treasure coast • palm city • waterfront community • luxury living • residential community • nature • Florida • hospitality
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete & P.B. Dye
Opened
1989
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for River Ridge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 144
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 206 | 425 | 419 | 526 | 514 | 154 | 431 | 381 | 3435 | 359 | 366 | 205 | 321 | 165 | 557 | 292 | 432 | 481 | 3178 | 6613 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 176 | 401 | 391 | 526 | 482 | 154 | 399 | 381 | 3289 | 359 | 348 | 161 | 321 | 165 | 524 | 290 | 399 | 481 | 3048 | 6337 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.2 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 13 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 176 | 401 | 391 | 505 | 482 | 147 | 399 | 348 | 3205 | 331 | 348 | 161 | 308 | 141 | 524 | 282 | 399 | 453 | 2947 | 6152 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Ridge hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileSink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Ridge. 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.
Full 46 days 64 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing River Ridge and what to expect.
River Ridge presents a demanding test. Its 145.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6382 yards. The back tees extend to 6613.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.8 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.
Stretching to 6613.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6613.0 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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