Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverside Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
39
39 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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 Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverside Golf Course, 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 Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver 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 Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverside Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@edmontonriversidegolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
8630 Rowland Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 2T6, Canada
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1951
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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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold - Ladies
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 319 | 330 | 169 | 395 | 454 | 194 | 323 | 471 | 3001 | 443 | 448 | 197 | 480 | 123 | 433 | 377 | 184 | 393 | 3078 | 6079 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 330 | 330 | 169 | 395 | 476 | 214 | 342 | 492 | 3094 | 450 | 448 | 197 | 480 | 123 | 454 | 394 | 192 | 410 | 3148 | 6242 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 306 | 306 | 153 | 395 | 390 | 184 | 323 | 410 | 2805 | 443 | 437 | 197 | 469 | 113 | 407 | 347 | 184 | 377 | 2974 | 5779 |
Black - Ladies Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 319 | 330 | 169 | 395 | 454 | 194 | 323 | 471 | 3001 | 443 | 448 | 197 | 480 | 123 | 433 | 377 | 184 | 393 | 3078 | 6079 |
Gold - Ladies Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.1 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 330 | 330 | 169 | 395 | 476 | 214 | 342 | 492 | 3094 | 450 | 448 | 197 | 480 | 123 | 454 | 394 | 192 | 410 | 3148 | 6242 |
White-Ladies Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 16 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 306 | 306 | 153 | 395 | 390 | 184 | 323 | 410 | 2805 | 443 | 437 | 197 | 469 | 113 | 407 | 347 | 184 | 377 | 2974 | 5779 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverside Golf Course
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 39 Programs
% match to course practice profileKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Riverside Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverside Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
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 · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaster touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Riverside Golf Course
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 Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverside Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Riverside Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Riverside Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverside Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6010 yards. The back tees extend to 6242.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riverside Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.6 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 Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6242.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Riverside Golf Course 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 Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6242.0 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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