Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Side Golf Center

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

River Side Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Side, 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

Precision 25%Scoring 23%Distance Control 20%Dispersion 15%Aim 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.

19.5

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

32.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for River Side

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about River Side.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@riversidegolfandreccenter.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

1600 Garner Lane

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Russell F. Breedon

Opened

1988

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Side

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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Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim39%

Scoring16%

Alignment14%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring17%

Precision14%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Distance Control37%

Dispersion15%

Precision14%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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15 Week Flagship Program for River Side

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Side. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Vary Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision24%

Dispersion24%

Scoring20%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Accuracy21%

Scoring19%

Alignment16%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim28%

Scoring22%

Alignment21%

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Vary Landing Spot

Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Alignment17%

Accuracy15%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP9 drills

Precision33%

Scoring21%

Mechanics10%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring20%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at River Side

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 Side

Get answers to common questions about playing River Side and what to expect.

How difficult is River Side for mid-handicap golfers?

River Side is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Side?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at River Side?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is River Side and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is River Side and how should I play it?

River Side 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 Side strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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