Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Riverwood National Golf Course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riverwood National 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Everything you need to know about Riverwood National Golf Course.
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10247 95th St NE, Monticello, MN 55362, USA
Riverwood National is a golf facility located in Otsego, Minnesota, offering a 18-hole championship-style Riverwood course designed by David A. Kirsch, along with the adjacent Vintage Golf Course. The campus features a new clubhouse with casual dining, a full bar, and a pro shop, plus additional amenities such as a simulator lounge and instructional programs. It hosts memberships, private lessons, leagues, tournaments, and upcoming events, creating a comprehensive golf experience for players of all levels in the Twin Cities metro region.
golf course • otsego mn • golf memberships • private lessons • golf tournaments • bar and grill • simulator lounge • executive golf • vintage golf course • golf lessons • pro shop • golf carts • club caddie • golf events
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Kirscht
Opened
2005
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Riverwood National Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 377 | 209 | 372 | 504 | 226 | 402 | 401 | 558 | 3493 | 487 | 415 | 211 | 396 | 531 | 417 | 176 | 377 | 519 | 3529 | 7022 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.6 · Slope 135
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 377 | 167 | 347 | 466 | 184 | 365 | 401 | 558 | 3245 | 427 | 367 | 183 | 373 | 531 | 417 | 176 | 377 | 519 | 3370 | 6615 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.9 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 342 | 147 | 331 | 448 | 163 | 349 | 360 | 473 | 2984 | 413 | 358 | 161 | 352 | 486 | 367 | 147 | 329 | 468 | 3081 | 6065 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Riverwood National Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riverwood National 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverwood National Golf Course and what to expect.
Riverwood National Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6544 yards. The back tees extend to 7022.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.0 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.
Stretching to 7022.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 7022.0 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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