73% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
Alignment15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Oaks
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
216
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 Oaks Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Oaks Golf 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
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Oaks Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Oaks Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rjohnson4969@riveroaks-golfclub.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
201 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Desmond Muirhead
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(102 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 Oaks Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests pressing approach irons for pars while par fives force layup or go-big choices risking doubles.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726814 yards6231 metersCR 72.3Bogey 95.7Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 47.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 392 | 498 | 435 | 190 | 381 | 586 | 194 | 417 | 3441 | 408 | 376 | 596 | 396 | 152 | 368 | 184 | 495 | 398 | 3373 | 6814 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727247 yards6627 metersCR 75.0Bogey 98.9Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 424 | 523 | 472 | 222 | 420 | 607 | 219 | 438 | 3684 | 432 | 405 | 589 | 426 | 167 | 385 | 205 | 519 | 435 | 3563 | 7247 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725985 yards5473 metersCR 68.2Bogey 89.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 351 | 447 | 386 | 164 | 343 | 502 | 170 | 380 | 3067 | 369 | 340 | 458 | 372 | 130 | 324 | 138 | 443 | 344 | 2918 | 5985 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726514 yards5956 metersCR 70.8Bogey 93.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.6 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 379 | 483 | 425 | 181 | 371 | 552 | 180 | 402 | 3308 | 394 | 355 | 558 | 386 | 142 | 345 | 166 | 476 | 384 | 3206 | 6514 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Oaks Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
59% match
For Blue tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory33%
Scoring32%
Distance Control27%
71% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
14 Week Flagship Program for River Oaks Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Oaks Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
42% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
75% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For Gold tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
37% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
46% match
For White tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
62% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
51% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
68% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control15%
Precision13%
63% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
81% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Aim14%
63% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Dispersion19%
Precision16%
78% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
63% match
For Green tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
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Get Started46% match
For Green tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
51% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
75% match
For Green tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Precision19%
55% match
For Green tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy23%
Green Reading15%
58% match
For Green tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Green tees
Control woods height, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP8 drills
Trajectory24%
Scoring22%
Precision19%
44% match
For Green tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
65% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
71% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Oaks Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Oaks Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Oaks Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, River Oaks Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Oaks Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6616 yards. The back tees extend to 7247.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Oaks Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Oaks Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7247.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is River Oaks Golf Club and how should I play it?
River Oaks Golf Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Oaks Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7247.0 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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