28% match
For Circle tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverdale Dunes & Knolls
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
The Knolls Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Knolls, 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 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Knolls
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Knolls.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jeff@riverdalegolf.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
13300 Riverdale Road
Course Description
Riverdale Golf Club is a public golf facility in Brighton, Colorado offering two courses, the Dunes and Knolls, with online tee times and lessons. The club provides pricing for 9- and 18-hole play, golf instruction, leagues, tournaments, and event services, across both courses and its restaurant. It emphasizes advanced tee times and online booking, and operates under a seasonal golf calendar in the Denver metropolitan area. The facility supports gift certificates, wedding and banquet information, and a general calendar of events for local players.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Henry Hughes
Opened
1962
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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 The Knolls, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Circle
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This tough long course bombards you with beefy par fives forcing tee-to-green power choices while par fours pack repeated iron precision pressure to avoid big numbers.This tough long course bombards you with beefy par fives forcing tee-to-green power choices while par fours pack repeated iron precision pressure to avoid big numbers.
C
Circle Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736417 yards5868 metersCR 75.9Bogey 108.5Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.9 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 392 | 353 | 394 | 176 | 387 | 504 | 186 | 343 | 3115 | 363 | 415 | 488 | 554 | 173 | 404 | 358 | 147 | 400 | 3302 | 6417 |
F
Family Tee
Gender: FemalePar 683586 yards3279 metersCR 59.8Bogey 82.8Slope 98
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 40.3 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 42.5 · Slope 103
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 215 | 213 | 204 | 203 | 70 | 202 | 257 | 99 | 228 | 1691 | 212 | 281 | 305 | 304 | 66 | 221 | 212 | 71 | 223 | 1895 | 3586 |
R
Red/Family Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684974 yards4548 metersCR 67.3Bogey 95.0Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 213 | 293 | 350 | 163 | 344 | 257 | 137 | 324 | 2426 | 358 | 281 | 305 | 304 | 116 | 357 | 336 | 125 | 366 | 2548 | 4974 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Knolls
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Circle tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Circle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim21%
Alignment17%
61% match
For Circle tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control14%
10 Week Flagship Program for The Knolls
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Knolls. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Circle tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
15% match
For Circle tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
69% match
For Circle tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Accuracy14%
32% match
For Circle tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion18%
44% match
For Circle tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim33%
Scoring30%
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Get Started60% match
For Circle tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Alignment17%
76% match
For Circle tees
Thread the needle, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Circle tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Circle tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim30%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Circle tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For Circle tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Circle tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Circle tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
60% match
For Circle tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
33% match
For Circle tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Circle tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Circle tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started28% match
For Red/Family tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
40% match
For Red/Family tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
58% match
For Red/Family tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
80% match
For Red/Family tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim22%
Accuracy17%
42% match
For Red/Family tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
15% match
For Red/Family tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
15% match
For Red/Family tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For Red/Family tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring22%
Trajectory20%
59% match
For Red/Family tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
74% match
For Red/Family tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Red/Family tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red/Family tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started62% match
For Red/Family tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red/Family tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
84% match
For Red/Family tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
72% match
For Red/Family tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
56% match
For Red/Family tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring31%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For Red/Family tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion14%
28% match
For Family tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Family tees
Turn into par saves, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
47% match
For Family tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
53% match
For Family tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory12%
52% match
For Family tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
64% match
For Family tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started58% match
For Family tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment23%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Family tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at The Knolls
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 The Knolls
Get answers to common questions about playing The Knolls and what to expect.
How difficult is The Knolls for mid-handicap golfers?
The Knolls presents a demanding test. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Knolls?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5002 yards. The back tees extend to 6417.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Knolls?
With a course rating of 75.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Knolls and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6417.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is The Knolls 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 The Knolls strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6417.0 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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