42% match
For Black/Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riverwood National Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Riverwood National Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 24%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
16.7
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riverwood National Golf Course
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 | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riverwood National Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
10247 95th St NE, Monticello, MN 55362, USA
Course Description
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Kirscht
Opened
2005
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⭐4.1(261 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 National Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a length test pressuring tee accuracy to unlock mid-iron approaches on par fours, with par fives mixing birdie rewards and blowup risks, while par threes add long shot stress amid uniform toughness across halves.This course plays like a length test pressuring tee accuracy to unlock mid-iron approaches on par fours, with par fives mixing birdie rewards and blowup risks, while par threes add long shot stress amid uniform toughness across halves.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727022 yards6421 metersCR 74.0Bogey 99.3Slope 137
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 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726615 yards6049 metersCR 71.8Bogey 97.2Slope 137
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726065 yards5546 metersCR 69.4Bogey 93.8Slope 131
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riverwood National 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Black/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Riverwood National Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started34% match
For Black/Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For Black/Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy31%
Visualization13%
62% match
For Black/Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory20%
Precision19%
73% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
52% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision27%
Alignment24%
68% match
For Black/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Scoring14%
72% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started68% match
For Black/Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
45% match
For Black tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
50% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Aim14%
63% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Black tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For Black tees
Control driver arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
42% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
76% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
50% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
64% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
34% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min7 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring25%
Precision23%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring22%
Trajectory14%
64% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Riverwood National Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Riverwood National Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Riverwood National Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riverwood National Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Riverwood National Golf Course?
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.
How long is Riverwood National Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7022.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Riverwood National Golf Course and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Riverwood National Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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