57% match
For BLACK tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
River Ridge Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Accuracy 19%Aim 17%Precision 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.
17.5
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Ridge
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Ridge.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hrycc.org
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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
12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Pete & P.B. Dye
Opened
1989
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Business Claimed
⭐4.8(175 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 River Ridge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLACK
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four gauntlet pressuring iron shots on most holes while long par fives tempt big swings but spike scores on misses per the high ratings.
B
BLACK Tee
Gender: MalePar 726613 yards6047 metersCR 72.8Bogey 99.8Slope 145
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 |
B
BLACK/BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726337 yards5795 metersCR 71.3Bogey 97.8Slope 143
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 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726152 yards5625 metersCR 70.5Bogey 96.5Slope 140
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Ridge
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For BLACK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment16%
Aim15%
42% match
For BLACK tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy32%
Visualization27%
12 Week Flagship Program for River Ridge
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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66% match
For BLACK tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started42% match
For BLACK tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For BLACK tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For BLACK tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
77% match
For BLACK tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Precision15%
65% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For BLACK tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
54% match
For BLACK tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim26%
Scoring10%
59% match
For BLACK tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For BLACK tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
67% match
For BLACK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For BLACK tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring27%
Distance Control11%
68% match
For BLACK tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
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Get Started59% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Alignment14%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
50% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control32%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Scoring14%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
26% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
46% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
67% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy13%
Distance Control11%
58% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim37%
Alignment14%
Scoring13%
61% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
44% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
43% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
73% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
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Get Started56% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
66% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge
Get answers to common questions about playing River Ridge and what to expect.
How difficult is River Ridge for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Ridge?
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.
What is considered a good score at River Ridge?
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.
How long is River Ridge and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6613.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is River Ridge and how should I play it?
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.
What features make River Ridge strategically challenging?
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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