55% match
For Black tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Place Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
215
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 Place Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Place Country 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
Scoring 29%Distance Control 22%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%Aim 15%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Place Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Place Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
brad@riverplaceclub.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
4207 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
Course Description
Welcome to River Place Country Club, Austin's premier family-oriented Private Club. With unforgettable golf, tennis, fitness, swimming, dining and social activities, River Place is a hill-country haven for Members to enjoy and celebrate life with family and friends.River Place Country Club has a relatively short, but storied history. Over 6,600 yards of rolling hills, twisting creeks and rocky canyons comprise this memorable and challenging golf course. The course was originally opened in 1984, with a redesign in 1995 through the combined efforts of Tom Kite and Roy Bechtol. The championship design, as well as one of Austin's premier Hill Country settings, makes this golf course a truly spectacular gem. Paired with the Club's varied offerings for the entire family, such as themed dining and social events, a world-class tennis program and engaging children's programs, River Place Country Club is the social epicenter of the community.Take advantage of the clubhouse's inviting spaces and the beautifully landscaped grounds and host your own meeting, golf outing or social event right here. Give River Place a call and we'll help you design a memorable event that perfectly suits your needs among familiar, comfortable surroundings. We'll do all the work and the cleanup; you simply relax, and enjoy being the perfect host! Contact us and we'll be happy to help you plan an affair to remember.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Kite/Roy Bechtol
Opened
1986
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(234 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 Place Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests on par fours where accurate irons guard against bogeys on every side, while par fives mix birdie rewards with double trouble from bold plays.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716381 yards5835 metersCR 72.1Bogey 97.8Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.9 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 139 | 364 | 558 | 378 | 169 | 416 | 394 | 371 | 3161 | 436 | 392 | 133 | 497 | 363 | 287 | 209 | 576 | 327 | 3220 | 6381 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715337 yards4880 metersCR 66.9Bogey 90.4Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 45.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 126 | 325 | 476 | 314 | 109 | 303 | 327 | 310 | 2631 | 358 | 332 | 89 | 447 | 311 | 227 | 135 | 526 | 281 | 2706 | 5337 |
M
Member Tee
Gender: MalePar 716053 yards5535 metersCR 70.2Bogey 95.5Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 139 | 364 | 533 | 353 | 169 | 370 | 360 | 371 | 3010 | 389 | 363 | 133 | 468 | 343 | 287 | 178 | 555 | 327 | 3043 | 6053 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 714347 yards3975 metersCR 63.1Bogey 85.3Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 42.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 66 | 286 | 443 | 206 | 87 | 240 | 239 | 298 | 2183 | 238 | 294 | 66 | 349 | 219 | 217 | 109 | 421 | 251 | 2164 | 4347 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Place Country 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
64% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
15 Week Flagship Program for River Place Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Place Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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47% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Scoring33%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
66% match
For Black tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
40% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Black tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started85% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Precision18%
68% match
For Member tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
53% match
For Member tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
60% match
For Member tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Dispersion12%
74% match
For Member tees
Set up par or better, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory18%
42% match
For Member tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Scoring14%
Mechanics11%
67% match
For Member tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Member tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring12%
66% match
For Member tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Member tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Member tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Aim20%
Accuracy14%
45% match
For Member tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment32%
Aim31%
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Get Started75% match
For Member tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Member tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Scoring18%
74% match
For Member tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Member tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
80% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
45% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
45% match
For Green tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy34%
Visualization26%
65% match
For Green tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Green tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Green tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision21%
Scoring14%
61% match
For Red tees
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
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Get Started56% match
For Red tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
59% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
36% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at River Place Country Club
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 Place Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Place Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Place Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
River Place Country Club presents a demanding test. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Place Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5364 yards. The back tees extend to 6381.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Place Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.1 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River Place Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6381.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is River Place Country Club 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 Place Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6381.0 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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