Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River Bend.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River 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.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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1205 Nine Lakes Drive
River Bend Links is a par 72, 6,900-yard golf course described as a Scottish link-style layout with lakes, sand bunkers, and mounded features. Located in Robinsonville, near Tunica, Mississippi, the course was developed through a collaboration of casinos and is now privately owned and operated, offering a traditional links experience along the Mississippi River. The course emphasizes a wind-swept, treeless terrain and a design praised by architect Clyde Johnston as a field of dunes, providing golf opportunities, tee times, and events for visitors and members in the Mississippi region.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clyde B. Johnston
Opened
1998
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Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Bend hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Bend hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Bend hole-by-hole data.
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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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% match to course practice profileChoose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Bend. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 59 days 80 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Sand
Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing River Bend and what to expect.
Players often find River Bend technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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 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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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