44% match
For WHITE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pelican Sound Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
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/Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River/Lakes, 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 21%Aim 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River/Lakes
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, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River/Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
4561 Island Sound Circle
Course Description
Pelican Sound Golf and River Club is a luxury residential community located in Estero, Florida, featuring 1,299 homes. The community offers residents access to a variety of amenities, including a stunning clubhouse, a 27-hole golf course, a tennis club, a fitness center, multiple swimming pools, and a River Club equipped with a boat dock.
luxury community • golf course • tennis club • fitness facility • swimming pools • boating • river club • real estate
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chip Powell/Mike Hill
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(336 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/Lakes, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from short par fours where tee placement dictates easy wedges or bogey threats, amplifying risks on its toughest par fours amid overall scoring squeezes.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725157 yards4716 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.4 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 424 | 333 | 295 | 137 | 245 | 153 | 308 | 398 | 2608 | 229 | 113 | 395 | 287 | 305 | 139 | 438 | 319 | 324 | 2549 | 5157 |
S
SOUND Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725400 yards4938 metersCR 71.5Bogey 100.5Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 481 | 333 | 295 | 137 | 278 | 153 | 308 | 398 | 2721 | 277 | 128 | 395 | 322 | 337 | 139 | 438 | 319 | 324 | 2679 | 5400 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725874 yards5371 metersCR 74.0Bogey 104.4Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.1 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 11 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 481 | 379 | 354 | 147 | 278 | 174 | 355 | 498 | 3004 | 277 | 128 | 440 | 322 | 337 | 170 | 480 | 351 | 365 | 2870 | 5874 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River/Lakes
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 profile66% match
For WHITE tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Shape driver flight, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for River/Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River/Lakes. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
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 · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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61% match
For WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started78% match
For WHITE tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring15%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
Precision20%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
57% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Precision21%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
50% match
For SOUND tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For SOUND tees
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started48% match
For SOUND tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For SOUND tees
Pick your spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
16% match
For SOUND tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
60% match
For SOUND tees
Center green hits, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion42%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
76% match
For SOUND tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment20%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For SOUND tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
Precision15%
70% match
For SOUND tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For SOUND tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For SOUND tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring29%
Alignment27%
70% match
For SOUND tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
70% match
For SOUND tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Aim18%
64% match
For SOUND tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started64% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
Precision16%
68% match
For GREEN tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
Alignment16%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
78% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
70% 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%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
65% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim18%
Alignment13%
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Get Started53% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
50% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment27%
Accuracy27%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
54% match
For GREEN tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River/Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing River/Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is River/Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find River/Lakes technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River/Lakes?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5516 yards. The back tees extend to 5874.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River/Lakes?
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 River/Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5874.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is River/Lakes and how should I play it?
River/Lakes 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 River/Lakes strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5874.0 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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