58% match
For Green tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverfront Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Riverfront Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverfront Golf 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 14%Dispersion 14%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riverfront Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
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
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverfront Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
newsompga@gmail.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
5200 River Club Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435, USA
Course Description
Riverfront Golf Club is a public golf course located in Suffolk, Virginia. The course, designed by Tom Doak, offers waterfront views and a challenging layout with wide fairways, deep bunkers, and undulating greens, suitable for a range of skill levels. The club provides tee times, a driving range, instruction opportunities, and hosts outings and events, along with memberships and dining in its cafe/banquet facilities. It serves the Hampton Roads region with a focus on high-quality public golf experiences and community events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Doak
Opened
1999
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⭐4.5(365 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 Riverfront Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout delivers constant par four tests that peak in back nine tension from steeper challenge and bogey pull, pressing smart tee to green control for steady scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726735 yards6158 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.9Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 421 | 204 | 484 | 175 | 353 | 410 | 333 | 534 | 396 | 3310 | 370 | 148 | 460 | 183 | 552 | 394 | 444 | 374 | 500 | 3425 | 6735 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725781 yards5286 metersCR 73.6Bogey 105.5Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.1 · Slope 134
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 155 | 443 | 141 | 332 | 345 | 307 | 468 | 332 | 2881 | 306 | 125 | 383 | 141 | 508 | 341 | 346 | 306 | 444 | 2900 | 5781 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724935 yards4513 metersCR 68.9Bogey 97.6Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 117 | 397 | 98 | 278 | 293 | 248 | 417 | 316 | 2482 | 264 | 111 | 298 | 100 | 434 | 252 | 320 | 273 | 401 | 2453 | 4935 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverfront Golf 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Green tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
80% match
For Green tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
15 Week Flagship Program for Riverfront Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverfront Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For Green tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
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Get Started78% match
For Green tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision26%
Dispersion16%
40% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
63% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Scoring11%
86% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Aim13%
82% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy14%
Precision13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion29%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment21%
Precision13%
85% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Scoring20%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Trajectory13%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Aim20%
Trajectory18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Precision20%
40% match
For Red tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
78% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control14%
23% match
For Red tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy29%
Visualization25%
44% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Trajectory24%
Mechanics23%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Center green hits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP5 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision31%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Red tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
58% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy24%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Riverfront Golf Club
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 Riverfront Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverfront Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Riverfront Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Riverfront Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverfront Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5835 yards. The back tees extend to 6735.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riverfront Golf Club?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Riverfront Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6735.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Riverfront Golf 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 Riverfront Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6735.0 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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