67% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Bend Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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 Bend Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Bend Golf Course, 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 30%Scoring 21%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 12%
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.
16
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Bend Golf Course
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: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Bend Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
manager@riverbendgc.net
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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
720 Forest Ave, Story City, IA 50248, USA
Course Description
River Bend Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Story City, Iowa. Established in 1971, it offers a player-friendly layout with trees and water hazards that challenge seasoned players while remaining welcoming to beginners. The clubhouse provides a warm environment to relax with friends, complementing a course that emphasizes value and service. The site features tee times, course descriptions, photos, and a range of facilities and memberships for the local community.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Local Designers
Opened
1971
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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 Bend Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats identical front and back nines with short par threes, approachable par fours, and reachable par fives, pressuring precise irons and short game over raw power. Tough par fours create steady bogey risks amid birdie chances.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725868 yards5366 metersCR 68.6Bogey 88.2Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.1 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.1 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 421 | 138 | 334 | 122 | 310 | 324 | 310 | 510 | 2934 | 465 | 421 | 138 | 334 | 122 | 310 | 324 | 310 | 510 | 2934 | 5868 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725092 yards4656 metersCR 70.0Bogey 96.6Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.3 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 350 | 138 | 267 | 98 | 256 | 324 | 310 | 380 | 2546 | 423 | 350 | 138 | 267 | 98 | 256 | 324 | 310 | 380 | 2546 | 5092 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725868 yards5366 metersCR 73.8Bogey 102.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | — | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 465 | 421 | 138 | 334 | 122 | 310 | 324 | 310 | 510 | 2934 | 465 | 421 | 138 | 334 | 122 | 310 | 324 | 310 | 510 | 2934 | 5868 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Bend Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
13 Week Flagship Program for River Bend Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Bend Golf Course. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
22% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control11%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision17%
62% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started26% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
67% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
66% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
85% match
For White tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
72% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
61% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
61% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy29%
Visualization17%
54% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
55% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion19%
Aim13%
26% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For White tees
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring13%
63% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
76% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
80% match
For White tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
61% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
59% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, 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 River Bend Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River Bend Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River Bend Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
River Bend Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Bend Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5480 yards. The back tees extend to 5868.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Bend Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River Bend Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5868.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is River Bend Golf Course 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 Bend Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5868.0 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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