Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River Birch Golf Club.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Birch Golf Club, 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.
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Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about River Birch Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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60007 Birchwood Ln, Amory, MS 38821, USA
River Birch Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Star, Idaho, just off Highway 16, serving the Treasure Valley region. The course measures 6980 yards with a par 73, known for its conditions and friendly staff, welcoming players of all skill levels. The site highlights tee times, online bookings, and on-site amenities such as a driving range and snack bar, with information and events for local associations. Visitors can reach the course by phone at (208) 286-0801 and access online tee times through linked portals.
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Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Boehm
Opened
2004
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for River Birch Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 48.1 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 588 | 228 | 420 | 566 | 175 | 420 | 436 | 442 | 3675 | 437 | 136 | 499 | 487 | 462 | 414 | 389 | 172 | 575 | 3571 | 7246 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.9 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 43.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 443 | 148 | 256 | 425 | 108 | 240 | 244 | 235 | 2399 | 305 | 103 | 352 | 263 | 310 | 253 | 238 | 125 | 422 | 2371 | 4770 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 45.4 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 485 | 152 | 320 | 463 | 130 | 300 | 332 | 295 | 2780 | 315 | 113 | 365 | 323 | 355 | 323 | 278 | 127 | 425 | 2624 | 5404 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 510 | 173 | 365 | 530 | 120 | 378 | 392 | 385 | 3203 | 354 | 128 | 475 | 376 | 397 | 368 | 330 | 155 | 515 | 3098 | 6301 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on River Birch Golf Club 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 profileDial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Birch Golf Club. 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.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around River Birch Golf Club hole by hole data. Contains 43 practice days and 35 unique drills.
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Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedCheck clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing River Birch Golf Club and what to expect.
River Birch Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6008 yards. The back tees extend to 7246.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 73.3 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 7246.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
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 121.0 and yardage reaching 7246.0 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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