Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Rivers' Bend.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
85
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rivers' Bend, 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.
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Rivers' Bend.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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24461 Heron Road
Old Barn Resort offers a Driftless-area getaway featuring campground and lodging options, a premier golf course, and award-winning dining. Located along the Root River in Preston, Minnesota, the property includes tent and RV sites, cozy rooms in a historic barn, a top-rated 18-hole golf course, and a restaurant with smoked meats and local brews. Guests can enjoy miles of trails, river activities, and a three-season pool, making it a regionally focused destination for outdoor recreation and dining.
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Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
2000
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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 Rivers' Bend hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Rivers' Bend hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Rivers' Bend 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 Rivers' Bend 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 Rivers' Bend 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 Rivers' Bend hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
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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Showing 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rivers' Bend. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 56 days 76 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Flop
Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
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Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Rivers' Bend and what to expect.
Rivers' Bend presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Rivers' Bend 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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