45% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River'S Bend Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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'S Bend Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River'S Bend 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River'S Bend Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
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.
Driving Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River'S Bend Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
riversbendgolf@blackfoot.net
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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
46 Golf Course Rd, Thompson Falls, MT 59873, USA
Course Description
River's Bend Golf Course is a 9-hole golf facility located in Thompson Falls, Montana, along the Clark Fork River. The course offers tee time reservations, a pro shop, and a bar, with events and leagues hosted on-site. Visitors can explore course information, rates, and event calendars, and guests can join the email club for updates. The site also provides access to booking through foreUP for tee times and features a blog for news and community updates.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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'S Bend Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Player navigates many short par fours with tee accuracy yielding easy wedge shots into greens, while facing longer par fours and par fives that demand strong irons and positioning. Scoring risks repeat on those tough stretches amid birdie-friendly holes.
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725950 yards5441 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.3Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 500 | 460 | 410 | 142 | 343 | 304 | 190 | 324 | 3011 | 300 | 480 | 475 | 418 | 135 | 339 | 290 | 172 | 330 | 2939 | 5950 |
R
Red/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725418 yards4954 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.2Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.8 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 294 | 440 | 410 | 320 | 142 | 320 | 290 | 150 | 309 | 2675 | 282 | 400 | 430 | 390 | 135 | 340 | 270 | 172 | 324 | 2743 | 5418 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725950 yards5441 metersCR 74.1Bogey 103.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.1 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | — | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 500 | 460 | 410 | 142 | 343 | 304 | 190 | 324 | 3011 | 300 | 480 | 475 | 418 | 135 | 339 | 290 | 172 | 330 | 2939 | 5950 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River'S Bend 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For White/Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
60% match
For White/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
71% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Aim12%
14 Week Flagship Program for River'S Bend Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River'S Bend Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For White/Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control14%
Aim10%
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Get Started58% match
For White/Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
45% match
For White/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Alignment19%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment20%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
64% match
For White/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White/Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
73% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
28% match
For White/Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started73% match
For White/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
76% match
For White/Gold tees
Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision12%
Alignment12%
32% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For White/Gold tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
36% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
43% match
For White/Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization34%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment28%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started62% match
For White/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
83% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
75% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
65% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
67% match
For Red/Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Red/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Red/Blue tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
71% match
For Red/Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Red/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Red/Blue tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment20%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Red/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Red/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
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Get Started60% match
For Red/Blue tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
60% match
For Red/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Red/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
74% match
For Red/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Red/Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim21%
Scoring21%
64% match
For Red/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River'S Bend Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River'S Bend Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River'S Bend Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
River'S Bend Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River'S Bend Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5684 yards. The back tees extend to 5950.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River'S Bend Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River'S Bend Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5950.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is River'S Bend 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'S Bend Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5950.0 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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