48% match
For Blue tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Bend Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Scoring 29%Distance Control 23%Accuracy 17%Aim 14%Precision 13%
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
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
32.2
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.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
golfriverbend@yahoo.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
18539 Fish Rd, Wilder, ID 83676, USA
Course Description
River Bend Golf Course is a golf facility located in Wilder, Idaho. The course provides tee time bookings, course information, a picture gallery, and an events calendar, with contact details and reservations listed on the site. It showcases a welcoming, community-oriented golfing experience with an emphasis on accessibility and local engagement in the Wilder area. The venue appears to operate under foreUP for tee-time management and is anchored by its address at 18539 Fish Rd, Wilder, ID 83676.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Bideganeta
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(178 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 Bend Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on positioning for mid length approaches where misses lead to bogeys or worse. Long par fives add risk by tempting aggressive plays that can spiral scores quickly.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726848 yards6262 metersCR 72.0Bogey 94.2Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 205 | 291 | 421 | 609 | 183 | 481 | 518 | 372 | 3515 | 395 | 359 | 189 | 509 | 443 | 187 | 428 | 480 | 343 | 3333 | 6848 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726318 yards5777 metersCR 69.6Bogey 91.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.7 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 177 | 262 | 359 | 568 | 147 | 404 | 503 | 363 | 3194 | 387 | 334 | 171 | 483 | 398 | 165 | 377 | 477 | 332 | 3124 | 6318 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725922 yards5415 metersCR 66.1Bogey 85.6Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.1 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 42.5 · Slope 101
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 9 | — | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 167 | 245 | 310 | 513 | 133 | 377 | 495 | 354 | 2993 | 378 | 317 | 156 | 459 | 374 | 144 | 333 | 452 | 316 | 2929 | 5922 |
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
47% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision29%
Distance Control13%
11 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 11 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 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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Get Started48% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment17%
Precision16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim14%
Precision13%
51% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment11%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Aim15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started35% match
For Black tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
62% match
For Black tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
64% match
For Black tees
Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring20%
Aim15%
59% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
48% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
36% match
For Black tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics27%
Precision22%
70% match
For Black tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
52% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
57% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Scoring28%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
75% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
28% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
64% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
44% match
For White tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
45% match
For White tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
64% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring25%
Aim17%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring14%
Trajectory12%
54% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
44% match
For White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
42% match
For White tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics27%
Precision16%
68% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
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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. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Bend Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6385 yards. The back tees extend to 6848.0 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 72.0 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 Bend Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6848.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is River Bend Golf Course 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 River Bend Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6848.0 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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