Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for RiverTowne Country Club

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Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States of America

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

RiverTowne Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for RiverTowne, 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 26%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.

15.9

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

28.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for RiverTowne

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, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

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

Short Game26 min

Chip | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about RiverTowne.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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mashton@rivertownecountryclub.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

1700 Rivertowne Country Club Drive

Course Description

RiverTowne Country Club is a semi-private golf club located in Mount Pleasant, near Charleston, South Carolina. It features Charleston’s only Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, with 18 holes along marshlands, the Wando River, and Horlbeck Creek, offering year-round playing conditions and a resort-like clubhouse. The club hosts golf events, offers memberships and reciprocal access within the ClubCorp network, and provides dining and social opportunities for members and guests.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay

Opened

1998

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for RiverTowne

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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Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min5 HCP5 drills

Scoring28%

Aim23%

Precision20%

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Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision32%

Distance Control30%

Dispersion18%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control33%

Visualization19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for RiverTowne

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for RiverTowne. 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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Dispersion37%

Precision20%

Distance Control14%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Focus On Pace And Line

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control19%

Alignment19%

Precision17%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

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

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Distance Control28%

Alignment16%

Scoring14%

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Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control37%

Alignment22%

Accuracy22%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Precision21%

Distance Control20%

Aim16%

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Long Iron Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control25%

Scoring22%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at RiverTowne

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about RiverTowne

Get answers to common questions about playing RiverTowne and what to expect.

How difficult is RiverTowne for mid-handicap golfers?

RiverTowne presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at RiverTowne?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at RiverTowne?

With a course rating of 70 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 RiverTowne and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is RiverTowne 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 RiverTowne strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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