Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rivershore Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Rivershore Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rivershore Golf Links, 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 Rivershore Golf Links
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.
Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing 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.
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rivershore Golf Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
alex@rivershoregolflinks.com
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Facilities
Location
330 Rivershore Dr, Kamloops, BC V2H 1S1, Canada
Course Description
Rivershore Estates and Golf Links is a coastal-style golf destination located in Kamloops, British Columbia, featuring a championship links-style course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in a desert-like setting at the foot of sagebrush-covered hills above the South Thompson River. The course is renowned for its generous bunkering (about 95 bunkers), water-conserving design, and a heritage of hosting championships, complemented by a clubhouse with dining, accommodations, and event facilities. The site also promotes memberships, tee times, clinics, weddings, and related amenities through its Golf and Clubhouse sections, making it a year-round destination for players and residents. The organization operates as Rivershore Estates and Golf Links with active social media channels and local tourism appeal in Kamloops.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1981
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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 Rivershore Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 160 | 353 | 483 | 411 | 400 | 183 | 518 | 426 | 3307 | 397 | 188 | 411 | 374 | 416 | 543 | 365 | 198 | 509 | 3401 | 6708 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 185 | 365 | 483 | 411 | 422 | 196 | 536 | 446 | 3433 | 414 | 208 | 427 | 391 | 426 | 559 | 391 | 228 | 525 | 3569 | 7002 |
RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 110 | 289 | 397 | 327 | 354 | 126 | 457 | 361 | 2728 | 342 | 105 | 317 | 303 | 330 | 466 | 314 | 127 | 426 | 2730 | 5458 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 146 | 335 | 467 | 367 | 377 | 170 | 491 | 415 | 3125 | 372 | 162 | 392 | 353 | 399 | 526 | 350 | 178 | 494 | 3226 | 6351 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.3 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 110 | 289 | 397 | 327 | 354 | 126 | 457 | 361 | 2728 | 342 | 105 | 317 | 303 | 330 | 466 | 314 | 127 | 426 | 2730 | 5458 |
SILVER Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 130 | 325 | 437 | 355 | 364 | 157 | 472 | 405 | 2986 | 358 | 141 | 363 | 342 | 367 | 499 | 329 | 165 | 457 | 3021 | 6007 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.9 · Slope 144
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 146 | 335 | 467 | 367 | 377 | 170 | 491 | 415 | 3125 | 372 | 162 | 392 | 353 | 399 | 526 | 350 | 178 | 494 | 3226 | 6351 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rivershore Golf Links
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 profileVary landing spot soft, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Rivershore Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rivershore Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedCenter fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Rivershore Golf Links
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 Rivershore Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Rivershore Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Rivershore Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Rivershore Golf Links is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rivershore Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6230 yards. The back tees extend to 7002.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rivershore Golf Links?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Rivershore Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7002.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Rivershore Golf Links 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 Rivershore Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 7002.0 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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