Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Road Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
155
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
River Road Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Road 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 Road Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Road Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
MuniGolf@london.ca
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Facilities
Location
2115 River Rd, London, ON N5W 6C4, Canada
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1992
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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 Road Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 2018 Red
2018 Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 471 | 449 | 171 | 562 | 205 | 551 | 180 | 384 | 3288 | 194 | 469 | 341 | 351 | 192 | 354 | 172 | 543 | 350 | 2966 | 6254 |
2018 Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.0 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 41.8 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 445 | 401 | 126 | 524 | 150 | 505 | 129 | 318 | 2858 | 142 | 408 | 300 | 267 | 84 | 257 | 127 | 497 | 276 | 2358 | 5216 |
2018 White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 465 | 427 | 154 | 542 | 176 | 530 | 161 | 361 | 3106 | 177 | 442 | 323 | 332 | 140 | 334 | 149 | 522 | 325 | 2744 | 5850 |
2018 Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.6 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.0 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 471 | 449 | 171 | 562 | 205 | 551 | 180 | 384 | 3288 | 194 | 469 | 341 | 351 | 192 | 354 | 172 | 543 | 350 | 2966 | 6254 |
2018 Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.9 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 260 | 445 | 401 | 126 | 524 | 150 | 505 | 129 | 318 | 2858 | 142 | 408 | 300 | 267 | 84 | 257 | 127 | 497 | 276 | 2358 | 5216 |
2018 White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 465 | 427 | 154 | 542 | 176 | 530 | 161 | 361 | 3106 | 177 | 442 | 323 | 332 | 140 | 334 | 149 | 522 | 325 | 2744 | 5850 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Road 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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for River Road Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Road 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
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
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPrecision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at River Road 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 Road Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River Road Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River Road Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
River Road Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Road Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5735 yards. The back tees extend to 6254.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Road Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.1 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 Road Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6254.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is River Road 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 Road Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6254.0 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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