27% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Ridge Golf Course
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Selah, WA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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 Ridge Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Ridge 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 25%Scoring 21%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Ridge Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
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 Ridge Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
295 Golf Course Loop Rd, Selah, WA 98942, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1966
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⭐4.0(150 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 Ridge Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats short par fours and abundant par threes that pressure wedge and iron precision from tees or fairways, where bogey avoidance hinges on short game saves from the toughest par threes.This course repeats short par fours and abundant par threes that pressure wedge and iron precision from tees or fairways, where bogey avoidance hinges on short game saves from the toughest par threes.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 623460 yards3164 metersCR 58.2Bogey 75.0Slope 90
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 37.5 · Slope 90
Back Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 37.5 · Slope 90
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 138 | 162 | 287 | 253 | 139 | 92 | 82 | 258 | 1730 | 319 | 138 | 162 | 287 | 253 | 139 | 92 | 82 | 258 | 1730 | 3460 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 623934 yards3597 metersCR 59.6Bogey 77.2Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.6 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.6 · Slope 95
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 13 | — | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 140 | 172 | 297 | 290 | 152 | 105 | 151 | 325 | 1967 | 335 | 140 | 172 | 297 | 290 | 152 | 105 | 151 | 325 | 1967 | 3934 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623460 yards3164 metersCR 59.0Bogey 80.4Slope 91
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 40.2 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 40.2 · Slope 91
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 13 | — | 12 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 138 | 162 | 287 | 253 | 139 | 92 | 82 | 258 | 1730 | 319 | 138 | 162 | 287 | 253 | 139 | 92 | 82 | 258 | 1730 | 3460 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Ridge 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For White tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment23%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For White tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
11 Week Flagship Program for River Ridge Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Ridge Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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61% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
54% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim29%
Scoring24%
67% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control25%
Precision13%
49% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
52% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision30%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Aim18%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Scoring13%
68% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim17%
53% match
For Red tees
Practice line and speed, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Scoring32%
Alignment13%
51% match
For Red tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
60% match
For Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started36% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory20%
18% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
71% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Trajectory25%
Scoring25%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Dispersion17%
55% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
55% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision13%
Trajectory12%
73% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Aim16%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment27%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
27% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Red tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
60% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring27%
Aim14%
61% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Red tees
Fly over bunker, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
27% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
60% match
For Red tees
Control woods height, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring28%
Alignment11%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Red 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 Started66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Ridge Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River Ridge Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find River Ridge Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 95.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 59.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Ridge Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3697 yards. The back tees extend to 3934.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Ridge Golf Course?
With a course rating of 59.6 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River Ridge Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3934.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is River Ridge Golf Course and how should I play it?
River Ridge Golf Course 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 Ridge Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 95.0 and yardage reaching 3934.0 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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