28% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Indian River Colony Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Indian River Colony Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Indian River Colony Club, 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 25%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 18%Precision 16%
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.
19.7
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
34.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Indian River Colony Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Indian River Colony Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
corporate@colonyclub.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
1936 Freedom Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940, USA
Course Description
Indian River Colony Club (IRCC) is a 55+ military retirement and active adult country club community located on Florida's Space Coast in Melbourne. The not-for-profit, member-owned community offers individually owned 2-4 bedroom homes with golf course and water views, backed by extensive amenities, gated security, and a maintenance program. IRCC emphasizes a lifestyle anchored in camaraderie and service, with multiple social groups, clubs, and a variety of events within a gated, debt-free campus that has maintained strong reserves and no assessments in its history. The community is positioned near Space Coast attractions, medical facilities, and military installations, making it a preferred living option for serving and retired military personnel and their families.
military retirement community • space coast florida • golf course homes • 55 plus community • active adult country club • individually owned homes • gated community • maintenance program • social memberships • colony hall • US military community • military heritage • florida retirement living • golf tournaments and outings • neighborhood amenities • viera area • space coast amenities • retirement lifestyle • military community • active adult community • country club • golf course • retirement living • amenities • real estate
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(21 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 Indian River Colony Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE / WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours that test tee accuracy and demand dialed-in irons for par saves. Reachable par fives tempt birdies but heighten bogey risks on misses amid front-nine toughness.
B
BLUE / WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725682 yards5196 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 448 | 374 | 354 | 331 | 159 | 457 | 134 | 335 | 2879 | 335 | 184 | 276 | 363 | 456 | 301 | 138 | 467 | 283 | 2803 | 5682 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 724357 yards3984 metersCR 61.9Bogey 83.0Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.4 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | — | 4 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 195 | 406 | 314 | 292 | 206 | 116 | 380 | 90 | 227 | 2226 | 276 | 70 | 204 | 240 | 392 | 238 | 108 | 367 | 236 | 2131 | 4357 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 725344 yards4887 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.0Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 122
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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 448 | 362 | 354 | 273 | 159 | 457 | 117 | 315 | 2746 | 335 | 124 | 276 | 255 | 456 | 301 | 132 | 436 | 283 | 2598 | 5344 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724357 yards3984 metersCR 66.6Bogey 92.5Slope 110
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 107
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 195 | 406 | 314 | 292 | 206 | 116 | 380 | 90 | 227 | 2226 | 276 | 70 | 204 | 240 | 392 | 238 | 108 | 367 | 236 | 2131 | 4357 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Indian River Colony Club
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 profile73% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
67% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Set up for success, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Accuracy17%
40% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
10 Week Flagship Program for Indian River Colony Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Indian River Colony Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
Mechanics15%
46% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
74% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
69% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
77% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision19%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
62% match
For BLUE / WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
28% match
For RED tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
61% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For RED tees
Pick your spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
50% match
For RED tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For RED tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
16% match
For RED tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
61% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
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Get Started52% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
69% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
55% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
70% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
60% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy30%
Aim10%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Alignment15%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Alignment12%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started44% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
42% match
For RED tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
59% match
For RED tees
Master touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started55% match
For RED tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment28%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian River Colony Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Indian River Colony Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Indian River Colony Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Indian River Colony Club technically exacting. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Indian River Colony Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5020 yards. The back tees extend to 5682.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Indian River Colony Club?
With a course rating of 68.7 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 Indian River Colony Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5682.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Indian River Colony Club 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 Indian River Colony Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5682.0 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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