24% match
For BLUE tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
170
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 Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Hills Country 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 28%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
GM1100@RiverHillsCountryClub.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
3943 New River Hills Pkwy, Lithia, FL 33596, USA
Course Description
River Hills Country Club is a private country club located in Valrico, Florida, in the Tampa area. The club offers a championship golf course, professional tennis and pickleball courts, and family‑friendly amenities including kids’ sports camps. It emphasizes a relaxed, social atmosphere for members of all ages and aims to provide a distinctive club experience amid natural surroundings. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Tampa, River Hills invites prospective members to explore membership benefits and community life.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(226 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 Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant iron pressure from par four repeats, with par fives forcing layup risks that spike bogey chances on the roughest stretches.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726932 yards6339 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.6Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 545 | 382 | 188 | 435 | 537 | 159 | 411 | 442 | 3498 | 408 | 173 | 548 | 370 | 197 | 395 | 393 | 527 | 423 | 3434 | 6932 |
G
GOLD/RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 725527 yards5054 metersCR 67.0Bogey 90.4Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.3 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 399 | 281 | 160 | 301 | 501 | 130 | 364 | 312 | 2761 | 299 | 135 | 424 | 282 | 144 | 312 | 349 | 479 | 342 | 2766 | 5527 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 725182 yards4738 metersCR 65.5Bogey 88.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 44.1 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 399 | 281 | 152 | 287 | 435 | 120 | 323 | 312 | 2608 | 299 | 101 | 424 | 282 | 132 | 299 | 287 | 418 | 332 | 2574 | 5182 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726644 yards6075 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.7Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.6 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | — | 8 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 528 | 364 | 176 | 406 | 523 | 162 | 393 | 418 | 3350 | 394 | 159 | 536 | 357 | 183 | 377 | 375 | 508 | 405 | 3294 | 6644 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Hills Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Aim17%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Precision13%
11 Week Flagship Program for River Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Hills Country 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started55% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading13%
34% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
46% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For BLUE tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment15%
Precision13%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring22%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Precision15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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Get Started59% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment15%
Accuracy13%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
53% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization21%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
17% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For RED tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment11%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
65% match
For RED tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
68% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started63% match
For RED tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
74% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
59% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
61% match
For RED tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
67% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
79% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision15%
59% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim18%
Dispersion16%
53% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
55% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Pitch close, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
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Get Started17% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
56% match
For GOLD/RED tees
Control driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at River Hills Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find River Hills Country Club technically exacting. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6057 yards. The back tees extend to 6932.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6932.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is River Hills Country 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 Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6932.0 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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