61% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Palmer Legends Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Riley Grove/Cherry Hill Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riley Grove/Cherry Hill, 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 27%Scoring 24%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%Precision 15%
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.
17.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riley Grove/Cherry Hill
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riley Grove/Cherry Hill.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1635 Palmer Way
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
2004
Google 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 Riley Grove/Cherry Hill, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course features repeating short par fours that pressure tee accuracy for safe wedge shots while par fives demand cautious layups to avoid big scores on highly ranked tough holes.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726030 yards5514 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.2 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 356 | 335 | 474 | 375 | 132 | 356 | 152 | 502 | 3056 | 487 | 367 | 342 | 349 | 138 | 354 | 298 | 158 | 481 | 2974 | 6030 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724826 yards4413 metersCR 67.1Bogey 93.9Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.1 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 310 | 234 | 406 | 249 | 91 | 268 | 101 | 442 | 2354 | 384 | 308 | 269 | 278 | 103 | 316 | 250 | 114 | 450 | 2472 | 4826 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725321 yards4866 metersCR 70.1Bogey 98.6Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.5 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 339 | 270 | 446 | 321 | 106 | 316 | 126 | 458 | 2669 | 392 | 337 | 316 | 312 | 112 | 323 | 271 | 135 | 454 | 2652 | 5321 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riley Grove/Cherry Hill
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For WHITE tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy13%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision17%
Alignment16%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Riley Grove/Cherry Hill
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riley Grove/Cherry Hill. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion17%
Accuracy15%
47% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started64% match
For WHITE tees
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Scoring25%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim18%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment16%
Scoring15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Scoring16%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
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Get Started53% 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%
75% match
For BLUE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy17%
Precision14%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP5 drills
Dispersion25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Alignment16%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Visualization13%
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Get Started72% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy25%
Aim15%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Dispersion19%
43% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Alignment30%
Distance Control30%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
53% match
For GREEN tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Trajectory11%
32% match
For GREEN tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
43% match
For GREEN tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started82% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Riley Grove/Cherry Hill
Get answers to common questions about playing Riley Grove/Cherry Hill and what to expect.
How difficult is Riley Grove/Cherry Hill for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Riley Grove/Cherry Hill challenges consistency. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riley Grove/Cherry Hill?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5428 yards. The back tees extend to 6030.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riley Grove/Cherry Hill?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Riley Grove/Cherry Hill and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6030.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Riley Grove/Cherry Hill and how should I play it?
Riley Grove/Cherry Hill 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.
What features make Riley Grove/Cherry Hill strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6030.0 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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