Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverbend Golf Community

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

49

49 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

200

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

Riverbend Golf Community Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverbend Golf Community, 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 26%Distance Control 22%Precision 21%Aim 16%Trajectory 12%

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.

16.8
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Riverbend Golf Community

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Riverbend Golf Community.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

simon.bevan@riverbendgolf.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

1200 Sandy Somerville Dr, London, ON N6K 5R2, Canada

Course Description

RiverBend Golf Community is a private, gated 50+ active lifestyle community built around an 18-hole championship golf course in London, Ontario. Developed by Sifton Properties Limited, it combines residential living with a golf-focused lifestyle, offering homes built by Sifton and a pro shop for members. The community emphasizes outdoor living, nature, and social connection, with amenities centered on golf, community life, and family-friendly living in the London area.

golf community • private gated community • 50+ active lifestyle • 18-hole golf course • london ontario • sifton properties • riverbend living • new homes london • golf membership • pro shop • environmentally protected forest • gated community • clubhouse • family-friendly living • residential golf community

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Doug Carrick

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.6(169 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 Riverbend Golf Community, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for 2018 Black

2

2018 Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 726738 yards6161 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.0Slope 133

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 48.6 · Slope 130

Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 136

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Par454434435364535345343672
Handicap
Yardage406524318449169421415186538342637653616952819040250021439733126738

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverbend Golf Community

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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% match to course practice profile
52% match
For 2018 Black tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Precision15%

13 Week Flagship Program for Riverbend Golf Community

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverbend Golf Community. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 6–75 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–95 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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60% match
For 2018 Gold tees

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For 2018 Gold tees

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
49% match
For 2018 Gold tees

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization22%
25% match
For Blue/White tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
75% match
For Blue/White tees

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

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%

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59% match
For Blue/White tees

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy15%
59% match
For Blue/White tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For 2018 Blue tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
69% match
For 2018 Blue tees

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring17%
Accuracy13%

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71% match
For 2018 Blue tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
60% match
For 2018 Blue tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For 2018 Gold tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment20%
Aim13%

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64% match
For 2018 White tees

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Golf Community

Get answers to common questions about playing Riverbend Golf Community and what to expect.

How difficult is Riverbend Golf Community for mid-handicap golfers?

Riverbend Golf Community is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 78.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverbend Golf Community?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5979 yards. The back tees extend to 6738.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Riverbend Golf Community?

With a course rating of 78.6 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 Riverbend Golf Community and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6738.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Riverbend Golf Community 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 Riverbend Golf Community strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6738.0 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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