22% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Valley Golf And Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
36
36 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
156
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 Valley Golf And Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Valley Golf And 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.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 33%Precision 20%Distance Control 17%Accuracy 14%Aim 13%
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.
21.6
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
35.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Valley Golf And Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Valley Golf And Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
vtkaczuk@execulink.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
Course Description
River Valley Golf operates a scenic 18-hole golf course in Southwestern Ontario along the Upper Thames River, offering summer golf packages, rates, and features. The site also promotes the River Valley Winter Tube Slide, a snow-tubing attraction with an on-site chalet and licensed restaurant, plus accommodations at the guest house for stay-and-play experiences. They host weddings and events in a natural setting, and provide additional amenities including a guest house, gift certificates, and various seasonal offerings in St. Marys, Ontario, Canada.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
65
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 Valley Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 654672 yards4272 metersCR 62.3Bogey 81.0Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 39.2 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.8 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 156 | 256 | 154 | 192 | 168 | 315 | 116 | 312 | 2149 | 366 | 362 | 156 | 116 | 400 | 131 | 270 | 144 | 578 | 2523 | 4672 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 603405 yards3114 metersCR 58.0Bogey 74.1Slope 87
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 36.6 · Slope 83
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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 104 | 202 | 128 | 160 | 114 | 256 | 96 | 226 | 1662 | 314 | 228 | 96 | 90 | 339 | 107 | 169 | 102 | 298 | 1743 | 3405 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 634262 yards3897 metersCR 60.8Bogey 79.0Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.8 · BR 38.0 · Slope 88
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.1 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 144 | 228 | 148 | 182 | 146 | 288 | 112 | 266 | 1936 | 339 | 324 | 126 | 106 | 369 | 126 | 264 | 134 | 538 | 2326 | 4262 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654672 yards4272 metersCR 66.1Bogey 91.2Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 43.3 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 480 | 156 | 256 | 154 | 192 | 168 | 315 | 116 | 312 | 2149 | 366 | 362 | 156 | 116 | 400 | 131 | 270 | 144 | 578 | 2523 | 4672 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603405 yards3114 metersCR 58.3Bogey 78.6Slope 86
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 38.7 · Slope 82
Back Nine · CR 29.3 · BR 39.9 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 60 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 104 | 202 | 128 | 160 | 114 | 256 | 96 | 226 | 1662 | 314 | 228 | 96 | 90 | 339 | 107 | 169 | 102 | 298 | 1743 | 3405 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 634262 yards3897 metersCR 63.4Bogey 87.4Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 41.2 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33 | 63 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 422 | 144 | 228 | 148 | 182 | 146 | 288 | 112 | 266 | 1936 | 339 | 324 | 126 | 106 | 369 | 126 | 264 | 134 | 538 | 2326 | 4262 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Valley Golf And Country Club
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 36 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring14%
Precision12%
68% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
Aim15%
21% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
11 Week Flagship Program for River Valley Golf And Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Valley Golf And Country Club. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started48% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
34% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment15%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
48% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
52% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
64% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy28%
Visualization11%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
75% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
65% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Precision12%
57% match
For White tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
48% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment21%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision25%
Mechanics17%
41% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
48% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control27%
Visualization18%
21% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started57% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
64% match
For Red tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy32%
Visualization28%
64% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Trajectory24%
Precision23%
54% match
For Red tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at River Valley Golf And Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Valley Golf And Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing River Valley Golf And Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is River Valley Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
River Valley Golf And Country Club presents a demanding test. The 106.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 65.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Valley Golf And Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4038 yards. The back tees extend to 4672.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Valley Golf And Country Club?
With a course rating of 66.1 and par 65, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 65 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is River Valley Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4672.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is River Valley Golf And Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Valley Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 106.0 and yardage reaching 4672.0 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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