45% match
For Black tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverwood Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Riverwood Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverwood 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riverwood Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverwood Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Giving lessons at Riverwood Golf Course? Get featured here.
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
725 Riverwood Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Course Description
Realnd is a Sydney-based Australian education content platform that curates and promotes hands-on activities across Australia, focusing on experiential learning in cooking, pottery, outdoor adventures, and arts and crafts. The site showcases local classes, studios, workshops, and events in cities like Brisbane, Sydney, and beyond, aimed at professionals and hobbyists seeking practical, creative experiences. It highlights beginner-friendly studios, guided experiences, and a variety of hands-on sessions to unwind, learn new skills, and explore cultural activities within Australia.
hands-on activities • creative workshops • cooking classes brisbane • pottery brisbane • art workshops brisbane • experience gifts australia • wildlife tours australia • guided hiking australia • nature experiences australia • craft workshops australia • education events australia • learning experiences australia • brisbane cooking classes • brisbane pottery workshops • australia edutainment • hands-on learning australia • local workshops australia • cultural activities australia • sydney arts workshops
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leo Johnson
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(150 reviews)
View on Google MapsRiverwood Golf Course Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces repeated precise irons into par fours amid reachable but risky par fives that spike scores on errors. Driving sets up chances while back nine eases slightly from front demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 727066 yards6461 metersCR 81.4Bogey 115.3Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 41.1 · BR 58.4 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 56.9 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 419 | 158 | 394 | 345 | 585 | 240 | 439 | 544 | 3573 | 540 | 207 | 402 | 420 | 182 | 533 | 387 | 367 | 455 | 3493 | 7066 |
B
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726769 yards6190 metersCR 79.8Bogey 112.7Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.0 · BR 56.6 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 56.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 380 | 158 | 394 | 345 | 516 | 203 | 414 | 544 | 3367 | 540 | 184 | 402 | 375 | 182 | 533 | 387 | 367 | 432 | 3402 | 6769 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726486 yards5931 metersCR 78.2Bogey 110.3Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 55.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 5 | — | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 380 | 141 | 377 | 319 | 516 | 203 | 414 | 520 | 3283 | 517 | 184 | 363 | 375 | 166 | 495 | 327 | 344 | 432 | 3203 | 6486 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverwood 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile55% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
80% match
For Black tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control14%
48% match
For Black tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Riverwood Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverwood Golf Course. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
80% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control21%
82% match
For Black tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Precision18%
Dispersion13%
50% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
82% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started60% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
55% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Precision15%
49% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment23%
Distance Control22%
58% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
57% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim19%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
67% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
77% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started23% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Precision22%
28% match
For Gold tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
60% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
48% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
80% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Scoring17%
46% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Aim20%
61% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started64% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
18% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
82% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For Black/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Aim15%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Black/Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
42% match
For Black/Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
68% match
For Black/Gold tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Black/Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
55% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Black/Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Riverwood 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 Riverwood Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverwood Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Riverwood Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Riverwood Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 81.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverwood Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6776 yards. The back tees extend to 7066.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riverwood Golf Course?
With a course rating of 81.4 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 Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7066.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Riverwood Golf Course and how should I play it?
Riverwood Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7066.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Riverwood Golf Course. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
48 Programs
3.05 km away
Tom O'Leary Golf Club - Tom O'Leary Golf Course
Bismarck, ND
47 Programs
4.23 km away
Prairie West Golf Course - Prairie West G C
Mandan, ND
45 Programs
5.56 km away
Pebble Creek Golf Course
Bismarck, ND
31 Programs
8.44 km away
Mandan Municipal Golf Club - Mandan Municipal Gc
Mandan, ND
49 Programs
11.59 km away
Apple Creek Country Club - Apple Creek Cc
Bismarck, ND
46 Programs
11.8 km away
Hawktree Golf Club - Hawktree
Bismarck, ND
15 Programs
47.39 km away
Red Trail Links
New Salem, North Dakota
36 Programs
49.39 km away
Square Butte Creek Golf Course - Square Butte Creek Gc
Center, ND
32 Programs
50.51 km away
Louse Creek Golf Course - Louse Creek Cc
Flasher, ND
Same Architect
Courses by Leo Johnson
Explore other courses designed by Leo Johnson. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
Lamoni Golf & Country Club
Lamoni Golf & Country Club
Lamoni, IA
Mayville Golf Club
Mayville Golf Club
Mayville, ND
Langdon Cc
Langdon Cc
Langdon, ND
Prairie View Golf Links
Prairie View Golf Links
Worthington, MN
Brightwood Hills
Brightwood Hills
New Brighton, MN
Hidden Valley Golf Course
Hidden Valley Golf Course
Lawson, MO