35% match
For Black Tees tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rivers Edge
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Rivers Edge Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rivers Edge, 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 28%Distance Control 27%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rivers Edge
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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rivers Edge.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jmonahan@eastcoastgolfmanagement.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
2000 Arnold Palmer Dr, Shallotte, NC 28470, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Erik Larsen
Opened
1999
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(809 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 Rivers Edge, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of wedge and short iron precision on compact par fours and threes, while long par fives create bold position risks where errors swell scores quickly.
B
Black Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726239 yards5705 metersCR 70.8Bogey 96.1Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 379 | 367 | 508 | 349 | 113 | 420 | 405 | 183 | 540 | 3264 | 342 | 485 | 169 | 367 | 277 | 185 | 372 | 433 | 345 | 2975 | 6239 |
W
White Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 725759 yards5266 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.9Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 319 | 467 | 332 | 115 | 397 | 370 | 162 | 494 | 2999 | 316 | 455 | 142 | 339 | 255 | 155 | 359 | 420 | 319 | 2760 | 5759 |
W
White/Black Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 725974 yards5463 metersCR 69.9Bogey 94.2Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 319 | 467 | 332 | 115 | 397 | 370 | 162 | 494 | 2999 | 342 | 485 | 169 | 367 | 277 | 185 | 372 | 433 | 345 | 2975 | 5974 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rivers Edge
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Black Tees tees
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
67% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
50% match
For Black Tees tees
Dial in touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rivers Edge
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rivers Edge. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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64% match
For Black Tees tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Black Tees tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started43% match
For Black Tees tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For Black Tees tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Scoring13%
52% match
For Black Tees tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
71% match
For Black Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
58% match
For Black Tees tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control9%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision33%
Scoring12%
52% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Black Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Black Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision18%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Black Tees tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started68% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Get square for strike, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
63% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White/Black Combo tees
See landing and roll, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control27%
Visualization16%
63% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
54% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
82% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
42% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
65% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started72% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
51% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
74% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
68% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
69% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Accuracy14%
57% match
For White/Black Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
22% match
For White Tees tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
56% match
For White Tees tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
58% match
For White Tees tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
56% match
For White Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
76% match
For White Tees tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
81% match
For White Tees tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started35% match
For White Tees tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
63% match
For White Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rivers Edge
Get answers to common questions about playing Rivers Edge and what to expect.
How difficult is Rivers Edge for mid-handicap golfers?
Rivers Edge presents a demanding test. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rivers Edge?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5999 yards. The back tees extend to 6239.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rivers Edge?
With a course rating of 70.8 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 Rivers Edge and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6239.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Rivers Edge 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 Rivers Edge strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6239.0 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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