Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Regulation.
Total Programs
19
19 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
85
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Regulation, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Everything you need to know about Regulation.
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Riverbend Golf Complex is a public golf facility in Kent, Washington, offering an 18-hole championship course, driving range, and golf merchandise with lessons and club programs. Owned and operated by the City of Kent, it provides tournaments, youth and women’s clubs, and event hosting, highlighting a community-focused approach to affordable regional golf. The complex dates back to 1989 for the course with ongoing management by the city's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, and emphasizes a variety of programs for all skill levels and ages.
public golf course • kent washington golf • 18-hole championship course • driving range • golf lessons • golf tournaments • mens golf association • ladies golf association • club fitting • regrips • golf merchandise • events venue • power cart restrictions • frost delay • greens and tee times • golf • recreation • sports • learning center • outdoor activities
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Steidel
Opened
1989
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Regulation hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Regulation hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Regulation hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Regulation hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Regulation hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Regulation hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Programs
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 profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Regulation. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Full flagship program designed around Regulation hole by hole data. Contains 45 practice days and 37 unique drills.
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Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaster driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Regulation and what to expect.
Regulation is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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