Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Island Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

River Island Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Island, 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 27%Distance Control 23%Aim 18%Precision 15%Trajectory 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.

16.3

Average HCP

9.5

Minimum HCP

29.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for River Island

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Backswing

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about River Island.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

100 River Island Dr

Course Description

River Island Golf Course is located at 100 River Island Drive in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Our pristine golf course, which is open to the public, is nestled down on the banks of the beautiful Oconto River and currently under new management. River Island is a beautifully manicured, nine-hole golf course that offers a second set of tees for the back 9 that really changes the layout of the course. We have rental carts and clubs available, and almost always have open tee times. River Island has men's, ladies', seniors', and junior leagues—it's a fun place to meet fun people. If you are looking for a fun, friendly environment to come play some golf and enjoy a nice meal, look no further! We serve food daily, not just on Fridays. So come on down to the RIGC!Golf Course Summer Hours: Open daily at 7:00am (weather pending)Dining hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Larry Packard

Opened

1963

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Island

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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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Precision21%

Dispersion19%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Vary landing spot soft, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills

Trajectory28%

Distance Control26%

Precision22%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Match swing to trajectory, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills

Trajectory33%

Precision23%

Mechanics15%

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12 Week Flagship Program for River Island

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Island. 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.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Week 4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Week 5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand 10–25 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy25%

Visualization19%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Scoring27%

Alignment13%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Accuracy35%

Alignment21%

Distance Control19%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment18%

Aim18%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring23%

Distance Control23%

Aim17%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring24%

Aim24%

Accuracy20%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision15%

Dispersion12%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring31%

Accuracy16%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at River Island

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 Island

Get answers to common questions about playing River Island and what to expect.

How difficult is River Island for mid-handicap golfers?

River Island is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Island?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at River Island?

With a course rating of 70 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is River Island and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is River Island 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 strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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