Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverside Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

44

44 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

209

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

Riverside Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverside 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 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Alignment 13%

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.

18.9
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Riverside Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Riverside Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

info@riversidegolfclubwv.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

US-1, United States

Course Description

Riverside Golf Club is a top-rated public golf course located in Mason, West Virginia, offering a fun yet challenging test of golf with tree-lined fairways, small greens, and tough par-5s.

golf course • public golf • golfing • golf club • west virginia • mason

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Parkland

Architect

Jack Kidwell

Opened

1975

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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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:This course repeats mid iron tests on par fours and threes to pressure approach accuracy constantly. Tough par fives heighten score risks through poor positioning on their demanding lengths.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 706151 yards5624 metersCR 69.7Bogey 92.8Slope 125

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444343553354334354453570
Handicap951113715311712101621841468
Yardage386408340165370175540513156305332023016546515550034739652030986151

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverside 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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14 Week Flagship Program for Riverside Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverside Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–116 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 12–147 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 143 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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61% match
For Red tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Red tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Red tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
62% match
For Blue tees

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%

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80% match
For Blue tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
51% match
For Blue tees

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Blue tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Blue tees

Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Accuracy18%
45% match
For Gold tees

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For Gold tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%

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43% match
For Gold tees

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
85% match
For Gold tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Gold tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Gold tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
62% match
For Gold tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%

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64% match
For Red tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Riverside Golf Club

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No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Riverside Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Riverside Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Riverside Golf Club technically exacting. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverside Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5446 yards. The back tees extend to 6151.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Riverside Golf Club?

With a course rating of 69.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Riverside Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6151.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.

What type of course is Riverside 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 Riverside Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6151.0 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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