Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know River Place Country Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about River Place Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
brad@riverplaceclub.com
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4207 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Kite/Roy Bechtol
Opened
1986
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Programs
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 profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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.
Full 58 days 79 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Chip through gate, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick spot and trust, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing River Place Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6381.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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