Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
River Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Park Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Location
River Park Golf Course, 717 Capitol Ave, Mackay, ID 83251, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mike Marinac
Opened
1986
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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 Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Blue
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.4 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.9 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 139 | 112 | 153 | 386 | 401 | 399 | 455 | 190 | 180 | 2415 | 147 | 117 | 157 | 396 | 409 | 404 | 519 | 204 | 195 | 2548 | 4963 |
White/Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.5 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.5 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 139 | 112 | 153 | 354 | 373 | 357 | 407 | 190 | 180 | 2265 | 139 | 112 | 153 | 354 | 373 | 357 | 407 | 190 | 180 | 2265 | 4530 |
Red/Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.2 · BR 43.0 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.3 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 129 | 104 | 146 | 328 | 348 | 342 | 332 | 173 | 164 | 2066 | 129 | 104 | 146 | 354 | 373 | 357 | 407 | 173 | 164 | 2207 | 4273 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 49.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 147 | 117 | 157 | 386 | 401 | 399 | 455 | 204 | 195 | 2461 | 147 | 117 | 157 | 396 | 409 | 404 | 519 | 204 | 195 | 2548 | 5009 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Park Golf Course
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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for River Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Park Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedStick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at River Park Golf Course
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 Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
River Park Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4641 yards. The back tees extend to 5009.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.8 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5009.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is River Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 5009.0 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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