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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.

17.1
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about River Park Golf Course.

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

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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4.4(44 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 Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for White/Blue

Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests via repeated short par three tee irons amid reachable par fours for position play, with dual par fives posing layup risks and back nine ramping tension through tougher slopes.
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White/Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 644963 yards4538 metersCR 62.7Bogey 82.3Slope 106

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.4 · Slope 101

Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.9 · Slope 110

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par333444533323334445333264
Handicap171513573111918161468421210
Yardage139112153386401399455190180241514711715739640940451920419525484963

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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% match to course practice profile
45% match
For White/Blue tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White/Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion15%
Aim13%

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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 34 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 43 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–85 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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64% match
For White/Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring13%
63% match
For White/Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White/Blue tees

Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
57% match
For White/Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White/Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control28%
Alignment18%
62% match
For White/Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%

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53% match
For White/Blue tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For White/Blue tees

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
67% match
For White/Blue tees

Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
63% match
For White/Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White/Blue tees

Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Aim18%

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46% match
For White/Blue tees

Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For White/Blue tees

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment21%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
72% match
For White/Blue tees

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For White/Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%

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45% match
For White/Yellow tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For White/Yellow tees

Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For White/Yellow tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
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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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