Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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
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
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 Riverside Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
info@riversidegolfclubwv.com
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Facilities
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.
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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
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 408 | 340 | 165 | 370 | 175 | 540 | 513 | 156 | 3053 | 320 | 230 | 165 | 465 | 155 | 500 | 347 | 396 | 520 | 3098 | 6151 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.1 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 347 | 320 | 130 | 300 | 146 | 484 | 477 | 107 | 2666 | 297 | 210 | 145 | 370 | 104 | 481 | 301 | 345 | 487 | 2740 | 5406 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 40.8 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 39.9 · Slope 98
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 351 | 270 | 115 | 273 | 127 | 432 | 421 | 100 | 2399 | 226 | 155 | 127 | 369 | 86 | 429 | 230 | 284 | 437 | 2343 | 4742 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.5 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.9 · Slope 104
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | — | 14 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 351 | 270 | 115 | 273 | 127 | 432 | 421 | 100 | 2399 | 226 | 155 | 127 | 369 | 86 | 429 | 230 | 284 | 437 | 2343 | 4742 |
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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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Riverside Golf Club
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 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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