Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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 & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons 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 | 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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
awells@riversidegcc.com
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Facilities
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
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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
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.0 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 399 | 413 | 378 | 201 | 517 | 507 | 200 | 431 | 420 | 3466 | 508 | 161 | 405 | 396 | 413 | 499 | 350 | 152 | 389 | 3273 | 6739 |
BLACK/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 392 | 369 | 201 | 517 | 507 | 200 | 418 | 400 | 3384 | 508 | 161 | 350 | 367 | 390 | 499 | 341 | 152 | 377 | 3145 | 6529 |
BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.3 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.6 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 392 | 369 | 182 | 511 | 488 | 186 | 418 | 400 | 3326 | 498 | 138 | 350 | 367 | 390 | 491 | 341 | 144 | 377 | 3096 | 6422 |
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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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profilePractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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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