66% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
River Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for River Valley 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 23%Scoring 23%Precision 21%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for River Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about River Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cwahlert@rivervalleygolf.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
22927 Valley View Trail, Adel, IA 50003, USA
Course Description
River Valley Golf Course is a public, family-owned 18-hole golf course located along the Raccoon River Valley in Adel, Iowa. The course serves golfers of all levels and hosts leagues, outings, and various events throughout the year. It offers season passes, saver cards, junior clinics, and multiple leagues and clinics to engage players of different ages and skill levels. The venue also supports event hosting and online tee times through its networks and partners.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dave Richards
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(89 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 Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives taxing power and a batch of tricky par fours testing irons, with front nine ramping challenge before back nine eases slightly for score chasing.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726275 yards5738 metersCR 69.9Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 500 | 165 | 382 | 520 | 365 | 344 | 363 | 141 | 3149 | 350 | 472 | 140 | 395 | 362 | 365 | 190 | 515 | 337 | 3126 | 6275 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726684 yards6112 metersCR 72.0Bogey 95.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.9 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 123
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 393 | 515 | 180 | 413 | 535 | 388 | 364 | 388 | 168 | 3344 | 359 | 498 | 160 | 413 | 382 | 427 | 200 | 542 | 359 | 3340 | 6684 |
B
Blue-White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 543311 yards3028 metersCR 59.1Bogey 80.7Slope 92
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 40.6 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 40.1 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 54 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 200 | 200 | 130 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 120 | 1650 | 200 | 200 | 111 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 150 | 200 | 200 | 1661 | 3311 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725184 yards4740 metersCR 70.1Bogey 97.5Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | — | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 408 | 130 | 315 | 405 | 300 | 266 | 295 | 120 | 2559 | 285 | 405 | 111 | 364 | 295 | 325 | 150 | 410 | 280 | 2625 | 5184 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for River Valley 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 profile64% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
70% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for River Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for River Valley Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
61% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
52% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
37% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started48% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
39% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
49% match
For Gold tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
41% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Precision14%
51% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Aim27%
Scoring27%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
75% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Accuracy12%
54% match
For Blue-White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
70% match
For Blue-White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Accuracy16%
49% match
For Blue-White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring33%
Alignment20%
65% match
For Blue-White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control13%
51% match
For Blue-White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For Blue-White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
74% match
For Blue-White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision19%
Aim14%
37% match
For Blue-White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
41% match
For Blue-White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue-White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Blue-White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Blue-White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue-White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim25%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Blue-White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
70% match
For Blue-White tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Blue-White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Dispersion13%
66% match
For Blue-White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
82% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Black tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
49% match
For Black tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about River Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing River Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is River Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, River Valley Golf Course challenges consistency. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at River Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4998 yards. The back tees extend to 6684.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at River Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.0 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 Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6684.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is River Valley Golf Course 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 Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6684.0 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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