Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Hills Golf & Country Club
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
River Hills Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Hills Golf & 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Hills Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Hills Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
riverhillsgolf@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
310 Port Clyde Rd, Clyde River, NS B0W 1R0, Canada
Course Description
River Hills Golf & Country Club is a public golf facility located in Clyde River, Nova Scotia. The course features 18 holes with a practice area, putting green, pro shop, and a fully licensed lounge and restaurant, offering a full golfing experience from play to post-round dining. The club hosts golf tournaments and weekly leagues, with seasonal operations to welcome players of all levels. Visitors can book public tee times or join member sessions, making it a regional destination for golf enthusiasts along the Clyde River.
golf course • 18-hole golf • clyde river golf • nova scotia golf • golf tournaments • golf leagues • practice area • putting green • pro shop • clubhouse lounge • restaurant • public tee times • member tee times • golf club rental • golf carts • riverfront golf • golf holidays • golf pro shop • golf season
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
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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 Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | — | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 504 | 381 | 377 | 358 | 193 | 487 | 380 | 151 | 3112 | 128 | 463 | 372 | 322 | 524 | 348 | 400 | 341 | 136 | 3034 | 6146 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | — | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 504 | 381 | 402 | 365 | 203 | 507 | 380 | 160 | 3197 | 128 | 463 | 402 | 362 | 552 | 408 | 400 | 341 | 170 | 3226 | 6423 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.5 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | — | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 447 | 317 | 329 | 308 | 155 | 417 | 375 | 145 | 2774 | 102 | 396 | 316 | 261 | 466 | 321 | 346 | 336 | 111 | 2655 | 5429 |
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 55.2 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 504 | 381 | 377 | 358 | 193 | 487 | 380 | 151 | 3112 | 128 | 463 | 372 | 322 | 524 | 348 | 400 | 341 | 136 | 3034 | 6146 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.5 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 57.3 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 504 | 381 | 402 | 365 | 203 | 507 | 380 | 160 | 3197 | 128 | 463 | 402 | 362 | 552 | 408 | 400 | 341 | 170 | 3226 | 6423 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 50.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.1 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 281 | 447 | 317 | 329 | 308 | 155 | 417 | 375 | 145 | 2774 | 102 | 396 | 316 | 261 | 466 | 321 | 346 | 336 | 111 | 2655 | 5429 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 236 | 385 | 309 | 300 | 298 | 155 | 372 | 330 | 145 | 2530 | 78 | 354 | 298 | 253 | 444 | 286 | 311 | 287 | 91 | 2402 | 4932 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Hills Golf & 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedWork together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
8 Week Flagship Program for River Hills Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Hills Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 8 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTrust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at River Hills Golf & Country Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Hills Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Hills Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Hills Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
River Hills Golf & Country Club presents a demanding test. The slope of 144.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 79.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Hills Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5678 yards. The back tees extend to 6423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Hills Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 79.0 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 Hills Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6423.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is River Hills Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6423.0 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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