65% match
For Blue tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Precision25%
Aim23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverside Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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 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
Distance Control 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%Alignment 13%
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.
17
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
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.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverside Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
3500 Bannock Hwy, Pocatello, ID 83204, USA
Course Description
Pocatello Golf Courses operates two public golf facilities in Pocatello, Idaho: Highland Golf Course and Riverside Golf Course. The site highlights course history, design details, and notable features, including a parkland layout, hillside terrain, and greens that are known to break more than expected. Highland, a course at about 4800 feet elevation, has been managed by ForeGolf since 2000, and the pages also reference league play, tournaments, and community club news. The organization provides information on tee times, hours, scorecards, and dining at the Riverside Cafe, serving golfers in southeastern Idaho.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Von Elm
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(159 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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Player faces steady tests of irons on par fours and layups on par fives throughout rounds., Scoring risks grow largest on top handicap holes where lengths punish small tee and approach errors.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756389 yards5842 metersCR 74.8Bogey 105.7Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 450 | 402 | 466 | 333 | 328 | 432 | 187 | 333 | 3382 | 480 | 157 | 310 | 137 | 377 | 366 | 359 | 341 | 480 | 3007 | 6389 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 756128 yards5603 metersCR 73.4Bogey 103.5Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 397 | 402 | 441 | 333 | 328 | 401 | 187 | 333 | 3246 | 460 | 157 | 310 | 137 | 336 | 337 | 359 | 341 | 445 | 2882 | 6128 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755912 yards5406 metersCR 72.8Bogey 101.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 424 | 397 | 354 | 441 | 322 | 285 | 401 | 171 | 320 | 3115 | 460 | 137 | 305 | 124 | 336 | 337 | 335 | 318 | 445 | 2797 | 5912 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755381 yards4920 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 39 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 75 |
| Handicap | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 345 | 354 | 387 | 322 | 285 | 331 | 171 | 320 | 2861 | 363 | 137 | 305 | 124 | 283 | 276 | 335 | 318 | 379 | 2520 | 5381 |
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
55% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
11 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 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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53% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
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Get Started41% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control12%
55% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Accuracy13%
39% match
For Blue/White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
30% match
For Blue/White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue/White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
85% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim25%
Precision16%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim14%
39% match
For White tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
39% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
24% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
72% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring28%
Aim16%
57% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
66% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
30% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
37% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Aim19%
44% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Visualization16%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision14%
Aim11%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Precision12%
60% match
For White/Gold tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
55% match
For White/Gold tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
72% match
For White/Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For White/Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Trajectory14%
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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?
From a scoring perspective, Riverside Golf Course challenges consistency. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverside Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5885 yards. The back tees extend to 6389.0 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 74.8 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 Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6389.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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 131.0 and yardage reaching 6389.0 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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