Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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, 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 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods 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 wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Everything you need to know about River.
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110 River Village Drive
River Landing is a luxury residential and resort community in eastern North Carolina offering two championship golf courses, upscale homes, and a versatile event venue for weddings and corporate gatherings. The development emphasizes lifestyle amenities, club facilities, and on-site accommodations within a gated setting, located about an hour from Raleigh and near the North Carolina coast. It serves residents and visitors seeking a golf-forward, amenity-rich community with opportunities for discovery tours, memberships, and social events.
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Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clyde Johnston
Opened
1996
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for River, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold Tees
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.4 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 397 | 181 | 406 | 529 | 191 | 574 | 396 | 407 | 3484 | 179 | 434 | 416 | 516 | 393 | 542 | 410 | 216 | 413 | 3519 | 7003 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 368 | 375 | 157 | 370 | 513 | 139 | 516 | 366 | 356 | 3160 | 135 | 342 | 401 | 495 | 373 | 520 | 393 | 174 | 358 | 3191 | 6351 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | 18 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 357 | 157 | 349 | 488 | 139 | 488 | 352 | 356 | 3025 | 135 | 342 | 367 | 466 | 343 | 501 | 367 | 174 | 358 | 3053 | 6078 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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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 profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
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 · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing River and what to expect.
River is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 146.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6540 yards. The back tees extend to 7003.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.0 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.
At a full length of 7003.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 146.0 and yardage reaching 7003.0 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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