54% match
For Gold tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Golf Club, The
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
172
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 Golf Club, The Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Golf Club, The, 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 24%Aim 18%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Golf Club, The
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
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 | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Golf Club, The.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfshop@rivergolfclub.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
307 Riverside Boulevard, North Augusta, SC 29841, USA
Course Description
The River Golf Club is a private golf club located across from downtown Augusta, GA in North Augusta, South Carolina, set along the Savannah River. Designed by Jim Fazio, the course features ultradwarf bermuda greens, multiple water features, and dramatic bunkers, offering five sets of tees for players of all levels. The club emphasizes a luxury golf travel experience with luxury accommodations and amenities suitable for corporate retreats and family stays, reflecting its status as a premier golf destination in the Augusta region. Membership is by application with a current waitlist, and the
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Fazio
Opened
1998
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(309 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 Golf Club, The, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course dishes short par fours and tiny par threes that hammer iron precision constantly while par fives pile on blow-up risks if positioning falters. Solid GIR keeps bogeys minimal amid birdie teases everywhere.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715612 yards5132 metersCR 68.0Bogey 91.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 471 | 293 | 110 | 331 | 326 | 153 | 333 | 423 | 2781 | 363 | 317 | 344 | 139 | 361 | 383 | 297 | 126 | 501 | 2831 | 5612 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715612 yards5132 metersCR 73.2Bogey 105.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 52.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 471 | 293 | 110 | 331 | 326 | 153 | 333 | 423 | 2781 | 363 | 317 | 344 | 139 | 361 | 383 | 297 | 126 | 501 | 2831 | 5612 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714839 yards4425 metersCR 69.3Bogey 98.0Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 435 | 281 | 92 | 324 | 228 | 145 | 296 | 333 | 2448 | 337 | 264 | 295 | 101 | 314 | 277 | 283 | 108 | 412 | 2391 | 4839 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Golf Club, The
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile34% match
For Gold tees
Read long breaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Visualization38%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy10%
57% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Alignment17%
12 Week Flagship Program for River Golf Club, The
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Golf Club, The. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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72% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Gold tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
Distance Control18%
41% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Visualization13%
54% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment24%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim23%
Distance Control11%
81% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Aim11%
56% match
For Green tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading10%
38% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
70% match
For Green tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
68% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring19%
Precision13%
63% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
66% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision22%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
27% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
43% match
For Gold tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min24 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics15%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started51% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Precision16%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Golf Club, The
Get answers to common questions about playing River Golf Club, The and what to expect.
How difficult is River Golf Club, The for mid-handicap golfers?
River Golf Club, The presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Golf Club, The?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5226 yards. The back tees extend to 5612.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Golf Club, The?
With a course rating of 73.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River Golf Club, The and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5612.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is River Golf Club, The and how should I play it?
River Golf Club, The is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Golf Club, The strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5612.0 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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