Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverside Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverside Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2520 S Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside, IL 60546, USA
Course Description
The Restored Church of God is a global religious organization focused on biblical instruction, preaching and literature distribution. It emphasizes teaching the Bible in full, with congregations and outreach across multiple countries, including the United States, Jamaica, Peru, and others. The church is led by David C. Pack, founder and pastor general, and promotes programs such as The World to Come and The Real Truth magazine, along with a range of religious literature and outreach activities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William Langford
Opened
1893
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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 Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 433 | 190 | 367 | 437 | 370 | 165 | 401 | 538 | 3343 | 584 | 448 | 369 | 186 | 438 | 495 | 315 | 400 | 170 | 3405 | 6748 |
Member Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 135
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 11 | — | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 442 | 421 | 176 | 367 | 412 | 355 | 165 | 370 | 538 | 3246 | 584 | 432 | 369 | 186 | 428 | 490 | 315 | 390 | 170 | 3364 | 6610 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.1 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 417 | 150 | 324 | 318 | 330 | 130 | 290 | 470 | 2829 | 505 | 385 | 317 | 150 | 412 | 405 | 261 | 360 | 135 | 2930 | 5759 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 313 | 95 | 273 | 318 | 290 | 130 | 90 | 380 | 2206 | 428 | 345 | 269 | 110 | 353 | 405 | 230 | 312 | 108 | 2560 | 4766 |
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
12 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 12 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFlop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAchieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 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 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverside Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5757 yards. The back tees extend to 6748.0 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 73.5 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Riverside Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6748.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Riverside Golf Club 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 Riverside Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6748.0 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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