Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverside Golf & Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

155

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 & Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverside Golf & Country 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 29%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 15%Precision 14%

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.

18.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Riverside Golf & Country Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Riverside Golf & Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

awells@riversidegcc.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

8105 NE 33rd Dr, Portland, OR 97211, USA

Course Description

Riverside Golf and Country Club is a quality, full-service golf facility, led by a dedicated and enthusiastic team of professionals. Our staff is experienced in accommodating groups of all sizes and needs. We strive to exceed expectations by providing friendly, personalized services with passion, pride and excellence. Established in 1925, Riverside's 18-hole championship golf course is ranked one of the greatest classic courses in the country. With towering firs, lush fairways and rolling greens, Riverside is placed among the most challenging and enjoyable courses in the region. Through one of our various membership opportunities, you can make your home at one of the premier Northwest country clubs. It has never been easier to join, "the friendliest club in town!"

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

James Henderson

Opened

1926

Google Reviews

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4.5(135 reviews)
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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 & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for BLACK/BLUE

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par four second shots where misses inflate scores easily, especially on key tough holes that demand spot-on placement. Par fives mix birdie rewards with blowup risks amid an overall stern test.
B

BLACK Tee

Gender: MalePar 726739 yards6162 metersCR 73.5Bogey 98.7Slope 136

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 138

Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444355344365344454343672
Handicap311131557171961641028121814
Yardage399413378201517507200431420346650816140539641349935015238932736739

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverside Golf & Country 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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% match to course practice profile
56% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
28% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Riverside Golf & Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverside Golf & Country Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 34 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–67 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 74 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 83 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 113 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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45% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

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

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
67% match
For BLACK/BLUE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%

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61% match
For BLUE tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
Scoring18%
54% match
For BLUE tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For BLUE tees

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

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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72% match
For BLACK tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
70% match
For BLACK tees

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Aim21%

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65% match
For BLACK tees

Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
59% match
For BLACK tees

Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy27%
Alignment23%
57% match
For BLACK tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Riverside Golf & Country 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 & Country Club

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

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

Riverside Golf & Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

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

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6580 yards. The back tees extend to 6739.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Riverside Golf & Country Club?

With a course rating of 73.5 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 Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6739.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

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

The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6739.0 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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