68% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring31%
Aim11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Birch Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
River Birch Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 26%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
17.1
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
28.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Birch Golf Club
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 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 short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Birch Golf Club.
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
60007 Birchwood Ln, Amory, MS 38821, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Boehm
Opened
2004
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(46 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 Birch Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability on packed par fours while long par fives push tee power and layup smarts with par threes mixing shot demands. Tough ratings amplify risk on every tee where small errors lead to bogeys often.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727246 yards6626 metersCR 73.3Bogey 95.9Slope 121
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 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724770 yards4362 metersCR 63.2Bogey 87.1Slope 102
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725404 yards4941 metersCR 66.7Bogey 92.2Slope 109
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726301 yards5762 metersCR 75.3Bogey 104.0Slope 122
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Birch Golf Club
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 profile69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
64% match
For Red tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
11 Week Flagship Program for River Birch Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
72% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
53% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision14%
Alignment11%
24% 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%
45% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
64% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory13%
29% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring27%
Trajectory20%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Precision13%
76% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
54% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Black tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
42% match
For Black tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
45% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
73% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
62% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision20%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at River Birch Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Birch Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Birch Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Birch Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Birch Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at River Birch Golf Club?
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.
How long is River Birch Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7246.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is River Birch Golf Club 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 Birch Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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