53% match
For Gold tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim30%
Trajectory21%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Heights Golf Course
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Dekalb, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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 Heights Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Heights 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Heights 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 | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Heights Golf Course.
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
1020 Sharon Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Murray Petersen
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(156 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 Heights Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant decisions on par fours where tee shots dictate iron approaches and small errors lead to bogeys, plus bigger risks on par fives that reward power but bite back on mistakes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726428 yards5878 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.9Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 399 | 532 | 201 | 374 | 503 | 119 | 367 | 340 | 3217 | 223 | 168 | 287 | 382 | 405 | 371 | 498 | 471 | 406 | 3211 | 6428 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705454 yards4987 metersCR 72.0Bogey 100.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 323 | 415 | 166 | 315 | 440 | 105 | 312 | 310 | 2715 | 143 | 142 | 250 | 356 | 348 | 330 | 418 | 402 | 350 | 2739 | 5454 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705166 yards4724 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.2Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 323 | 415 | 118 | 309 | 295 | 105 | 312 | 310 | 2511 | 143 | 133 | 240 | 346 | 338 | 292 | 418 | 395 | 350 | 2655 | 5166 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Heights 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
78% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
11 Week Flagship Program for River Heights Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Heights 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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53% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring17%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Gold tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
64% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision24%
Trajectory15%
27% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
70% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control27%
Precision9%
70% match
For Red tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion20%
Aim18%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Precision22%
Accuracy21%
67% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
43% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment19%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Precision20%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Precision17%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Aim11%
54% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Alignment21%
56% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Dispersion16%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim15%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory14%
35% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
64% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Alignment10%
36% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
77% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Aim22%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Heights Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River Heights Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River Heights Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
River Heights Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Heights Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5797 yards. The back tees extend to 6428.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Heights Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Heights Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6428.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is River Heights Golf Course 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 Heights Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6428.0 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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