Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River Hills Country Club.
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
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.
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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.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about River Hills Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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3943 New River Hills Pkwy, Lithia, FL 33596, USA
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.
championship golf • golf course • tennis • pickleball • family activities • kids sports camps • private country club • valrico florida • hillsborough county • golf lessons • social events • outings and events • golf shop • fitness amenities • golf • country club • recreation • swimming • membership • dining
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Lee
Opened
1989
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Hills Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Hills Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Hills Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on River Hills Country 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 Hills Country 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 Hills Country 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 Hills Country 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 Hills Country 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 Hills Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on River Hills Country 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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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.
Full 42 days 59 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, 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 StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl driver arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing River Hills Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6932.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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 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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