27% match
For WHITE tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverwood Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Riverwood Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverwood Golf 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 26%Precision 20%Scoring 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.
20.9
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riverwood Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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 at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverwood Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@riverwoodgc.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
4100 Riverwood Dr, Port Charlotte, FL 33953, USA
Course Description
Riverwood Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Port Charlotte, Florida, offering an 18-hole championship course renowned for its conditions and scenic layout. The club combines acclaimed golf with dining options and event spaces, appealing to casual players, members, and groups throughout Southwest Florida. Located in Charlotte County, it emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere with a focus on quality play, social events, and culinary experiences. Visitors can explore course features, guest policies, and PGA instruction as part of a comprehensive golfing experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gene Bates
Opened
1992
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(249 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 Riverwood Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a tight precision track with repeating short par fours and tiny par threes forcing exact wedge work, while back nine toughness spikes bogey avoidance pressure on select longer holes.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725326 yards4870 metersCR 72.2Bogey 104.0Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 52.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 321 | 282 | 400 | 312 | 121 | 327 | 158 | 340 | 424 | 2685 | 338 | 316 | 418 | 123 | 319 | 270 | 105 | 419 | 333 | 2641 | 5326 |
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724181 yards3823 metersCR 65.5Bogey 92.7Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 230 | 240 | 315 | 261 | 100 | 230 | 119 | 230 | 335 | 2060 | 245 | 270 | 325 | 95 | 250 | 246 | 100 | 330 | 260 | 2121 | 4181 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725986 yards5474 metersCR 75.8Bogey 109.5Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.0 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 54.5 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 335 | 437 | 354 | 140 | 354 | 173 | 400 | 477 | 3042 | 355 | 352 | 465 | 135 | 354 | 296 | 147 | 428 | 412 | 2944 | 5986 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverwood Golf 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Precision18%
Alignment15%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Aim12%
9 Week Flagship Program for Riverwood Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverwood Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started59% match
For WHITE tees
Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min30 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Shape driver flight, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
44% match
For WHITE tees
Save par, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control11%
21% match
For WHITE tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment33%
Precision20%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim20%
Alignment20%
Distance Control16%
82% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
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Get Started77% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
86% match
For GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim20%
Scoring15%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For GOLD tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory20%
73% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
75% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
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Get Started48% match
For GOLD tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment16%
Dispersion11%
55% match
For GOLD tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy15%
Scoring13%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
40% match
For GREEN tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For GREEN tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For GREEN tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment15%
Aim12%
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Get Started67% match
For GREEN tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
40% match
For GREEN tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
41% match
For GREEN tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
63% match
For GREEN tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Aim12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Riverwood Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Riverwood Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverwood Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Riverwood Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Riverwood Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverwood Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5084 yards. The back tees extend to 5986.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riverwood Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.8 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 Riverwood Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5986.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Riverwood Golf Club 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 Riverwood Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 5986.0 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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