Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riversdale Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Riversdale Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riversdale Gc, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riversdale Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riversdale Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
admin@riversdalegolf.com.au
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Facilities
Location
200-280 Huntingdale Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia
Course Description
Riversdale Golf Club, established in 1892, is the second oldest golf club in Melbourne, Australia. Initially formed as the Surrey Hills Golf Club, it started with a handful of golf enthusiasts playing on a makeshift course. Today, the club offers a beautifully maintained course that supports both competitive and casual play, continuing to foster a love for the game within its community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Allex Russell
Opened
1892
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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 Riversdale Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 30129, GA, White, Women
30129, GA, Blue, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 217 | 377 | 160 | 346 | 419 | 529 | 514 | 386 | 339 | 3287 | 273 | 383 | 297 | 553 | 163 | 549 | 442 | 201 | 308 | 3169 | 6456 |
30129, GA, Blue, Men Short Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 217 | 377 | 160 | 346 | 419 | 529 | 514 | 386 | 339 | 3287 | 273 | 383 | 297 | 460 | 163 | 549 | 442 | 201 | 308 | 3076 | 6363 |
30129, GA, Yellow, Men Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.3 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.5 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 65 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 252 | 127 | 222 | 293 | 383 | 381 | 361 | 234 | 2395 | 236 | 268 | 182 | 439 | 114 | 339 | 386 | 141 | 173 | 2278 | 4673 |
30129, GA, Red, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 342 | 137 | 282 | 412 | 474 | 451 | 369 | 336 | 2945 | 256 | 344 | 292 | 514 | 120 | 395 | 398 | 151 | 262 | 2732 | 5677 |
30129, GA, Red, Women Short Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 342 | 137 | 282 | 412 | 474 | 451 | 369 | 336 | 2945 | 256 | 344 | 292 | 429 | 120 | 395 | 398 | 151 | 262 | 2647 | 5592 |
30129, GA, White, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.5 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 202 | 362 | 140 | 318 | 399 | 497 | 482 | 379 | 332 | 3111 | 262 | 349 | 289 | 542 | 149 | 535 | 422 | 187 | 293 | 3028 | 6139 |
30129, GA, White, Women Short Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 202 | 362 | 140 | 318 | 399 | 497 | 482 | 379 | 332 | 3111 | 262 | 349 | 289 | 431 | 149 | 535 | 422 | 187 | 293 | 2917 | 6028 |
30129, GA, Yellow, Women Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.4 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 252 | 127 | 222 | 293 | 383 | 381 | 361 | 234 | 2395 | 236 | 268 | 182 | 439 | 114 | 339 | 386 | 141 | 175 | 2280 | 4675 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riversdale Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileDial in aim, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Draw or fade long irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
10 Week Flagship Program for Riversdale Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riversdale Gc. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit varying targets, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Riversdale Gc
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 Riversdale Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Riversdale Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Riversdale Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Riversdale Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riversdale Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5564 yards. The back tees extend to 6456.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riversdale Gc?
With a course rating of 72.1 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 Riversdale Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6456.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Riversdale Gc 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 Riversdale Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6456.0 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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