48% match
For GREEN tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverside Gc & Banquet
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Riverside Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverside 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riverside Gc
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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverside Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
events.riversidebc@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
245 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015, USA
Course Description
Riverside Golf Club & Banquet Center is a dual-venue facility in Battle Creek, Michigan, offering a championship-style 18-hole golf course alongside a banquet center for events. The club emphasizes golf play, leagues, memberships, and hosting special events with on-site pro shop and catering options. It positions itself as a local destination for golf, social gatherings, and wedding or banquet celebrations in southwest Michigan.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bruce & Jerry Matthews
Opened
1926
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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 Riverside Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for GREEN
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through compact par fours that test approach accuracy and short game grit, with reachable par fives adding birdie risk amid overall tough scoring demands from elevated ratings.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725810 yards5313 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 383 | 332 | 140 | 348 | 197 | 454 | 329 | 412 | 2931 | 371 | 314 | 141 | 290 | 446 | 155 | 344 | 436 | 382 | 2879 | 5810 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724509 yards4123 metersCR 66.5Bogey 93.1Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 246 | 282 | 276 | 92 | 281 | 139 | 323 | 285 | 334 | 2258 | 293 | 212 | 93 | 219 | 385 | 95 | 279 | 366 | 309 | 2251 | 4509 |
Y
YELLOW Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725296 yards4843 metersCR 71.3Bogey 100.8Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.5 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 340 | 276 | 140 | 348 | 139 | 379 | 329 | 412 | 2699 | 293 | 314 | 141 | 290 | 385 | 155 | 344 | 366 | 309 | 2597 | 5296 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverside 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For GREEN tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control34%
Visualization25%
67% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring27%
Dispersion13%
11 Week Flagship Program for Riverside Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverside Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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49% match
For GREEN tees
Get close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Scoring23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started15% match
For GREEN tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
45% match
For GREEN tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment22%
60% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Aim18%
66% match
For GREEN tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
81% match
For GREEN tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
67% match
For YELLOW tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim15%
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Get Started74% match
For YELLOW tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim15%
69% match
For YELLOW tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Aim12%
78% match
For YELLOW tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim20%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
30% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
75% match
For YELLOW tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
73% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
67% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
66% match
For YELLOW tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment22%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For YELLOW tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started72% match
For YELLOW tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
78% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
60% match
For YELLOW tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Distance Control11%
70% match
For YELLOW tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
66% match
For RED tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control12%
61% match
For RED tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy28%
Alignment22%
62% match
For RED tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
64% match
For RED tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For RED tees
Control driver arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
79% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
73% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
66% 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%
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Get Started54% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
69% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
40% match
For RED tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Aim35%
Scoring30%
75% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
77% match
For RED tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverside Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Riverside Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Riverside Gc technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverside Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5160 yards. The back tees extend to 5810.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riverside Gc?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Riverside Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5810.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Riverside Gc and how should I play it?
Riverside Gc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Riverside Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 5810.0 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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