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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Scoring 33%Precision 19%Distance Control 18%Aim 14%Accuracy 14%

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.

19.8
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
35.1
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

riverhillsgolf@gmail.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

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

B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726146 yards5620 metersCR 70.3Bogey 94.4Slope 130

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · Slope 128

Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.2 · Slope 131

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454443543363544544433672
Handicap171173191351518841661221014
Yardage281504381377358193487380151311212846337232252434840034113630346146

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

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56% match
For Blue tees

Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–23 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–33 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 33 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Week 43 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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76% match
For Blue tees

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
76% match
For Black tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

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61% match
For Yellow tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
71% match
For Yellow tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%

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64% match
For Black tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Black tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For Black tees

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
52% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment25%
60% match
For Blue tees

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Visualization22%
Accuracy21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at River Hills Golf & Country Club

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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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