57% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Island Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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 Island Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Island Cc, 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Island Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Island Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kristen@riverislandcc.net
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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
31989 River Island Dr, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Course Description
River Island Country Club is a premier recreational facility located in the United States, offering a variety of amenities including golf, dining, and event spaces. The club focuses on providing a luxurious country club experience for its members and guests, promoting leisure and social interaction within a picturesque setting.
country club • golf • recreation • leisure • dining • events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock/Casey O'Callaghan Golf Course Design
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(145 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 Island Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for B9 Twice - Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like mirror nines packed with stout par fours and long par fives that repeat driving and iron tests, spiking bogey risks on every tough hole.
B
B9 Twice - Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 727004 yards6404 metersCR 73.6Bogey 99.0Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 169 | 525 | 370 | 621 | 384 | 185 | 400 | 405 | 3502 | 443 | 169 | 525 | 370 | 621 | 384 | 185 | 400 | 405 | 3502 | 7004 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726905 yards6314 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.7Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 410 | 481 | 403 | 388 | 524 | 204 | 435 | 146 | 3403 | 443 | 169 | 525 | 370 | 621 | 384 | 185 | 400 | 405 | 3502 | 6905 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726344 yards5801 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.1Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 17 | — | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 391 | 468 | 367 | 375 | 509 | 174 | 364 | 133 | 3172 | 428 | 152 | 489 | 359 | 517 | 352 | 151 | 382 | 342 | 3172 | 6344 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Island Cc
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Precision17%
46% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
47% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
12 Week Flagship Program for River Island Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Island Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
75% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started81% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim16%
67% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
38% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment27%
65% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
84% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision28%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
74% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
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Get Started43% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision23%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For B9 Twice - Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
73% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion16%
Scoring14%
55% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim17%
Mechanics13%
46% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
78% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
38% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
47% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Alignment13%
78% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment16%
63% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
85% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
40% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring26%
Alignment12%
60% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim15%
Precision12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim38%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Island Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing River Island Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is River Island Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, River Island Cc challenges consistency. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Island Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6674 yards. The back tees extend to 7004.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Island Cc?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Island Cc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7004.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is River Island Cc 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 Island Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7004.0 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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