59% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Landing Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
River Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
110 River Village Drive
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clyde Johnston
Opened
1996
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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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests from similar par fours needing spot-on irons, while stretched par fives build score risk through bold second shot choices or safe layups.
G
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 727003 yards6404 metersCR 74.0Bogey 101.2Slope 146
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 |
M
Mixed B/W Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726351 yards5807 metersCR 71.0Bogey 96.4Slope 137
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 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726078 yards5558 metersCR 69.9Bogey 94.6Slope 133
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold Tees tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision23%
Aim15%
40% match
For Gold Tees tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring31%
Aim10%
12 Week Flagship Program for River
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Gold Tees tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
57% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Aim21%
Alignment14%
78% match
For Gold Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Gold Tees tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
48% match
For Gold Tees tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Gold Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
66% match
For Gold Tees tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
86% match
For Gold Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision18%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
81% match
For Gold Tees tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Gold Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For Gold Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Precision10%
64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion12%
26% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
56% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
77% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Aim14%
55% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
59% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy14%
20% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
20% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started63% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring23%
Trajectory20%
41% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion21%
Precision11%
82% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control28%
Aim14%
74% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
73% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
73% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started66% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
42% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
47% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
64% match
For Mixed B/W Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White Tees tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
71% match
For White Tees tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
49% match
For White Tees tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
73% match
For White Tees tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White Tees tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at River
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
Get answers to common questions about playing River and what to expect.
How difficult is River for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River?
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.
What is considered a good score at River?
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.
How long is River and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7003.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is River 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 strategically challenging?
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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