44% match
For BLUE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Riviera Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Riviera Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riviera Country 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 30%Precision 20%Scoring 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.8
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riviera Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riviera Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rdesk@rivieracc.org
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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
1155 Blue Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33146, USA
Course Description
The tradition of Riviera Country Club has been to provide a second home to it's large family of members since it's inception in 1945. Riviera Country Club is a gathering place of members, their family, friends and business employees. Riviera Country Club has a proud history of social events and tradition, ranging from seasonal balls, celebrated golf and tennis tournaments, the popular and unique Art Show, and a year-long series of holiday celebrations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(313 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 Riviera Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated scoring risks on tough par fives where tee and layup choices create bogey traps, balanced by shorter par fours and threes that reward straight drives but punish misses. Similar front and back layouts force nonstop attention to position play for steady scores.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726105 yards5582 metersCR 74.4Bogey 104.2Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.4 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 124 | 389 | 412 | 531 | 151 | 510 | 354 | 168 | 3013 | 335 | 380 | 500 | 315 | 160 | 367 | 490 | 169 | 376 | 3092 | 6105 |
R
ROCK Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716524 yards5966 metersCR 76.7Bogey 107.7Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.1 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 173 | 419 | 425 | 545 | 178 | 551 | 364 | 186 | 3235 | 355 | 402 | 534 | 343 | 168 | 397 | 500 | 189 | 401 | 3289 | 6524 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715740 yards5249 metersCR 72.4Bogey 101.1Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | — | 14 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 108 | 359 | 376 | 501 | 134 | 485 | 342 | 150 | 2816 | 314 | 373 | 491 | 281 | 136 | 352 | 462 | 156 | 359 | 2924 | 5740 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riviera Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization37%
Distance Control37%
Dispersion19%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Trajectory15%
Precision14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Riviera Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riviera Country Club. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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57% match
For BLUE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
20% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started73% match
For BLUE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Aim14%
85% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Precision19%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For BLUE tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
81% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control26%
Scoring13%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Aim13%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
80% match
For ROCK tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
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Get Started80% match
For ROCK tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion22%
19% match
For ROCK tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization25%
60% match
For ROCK tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
47% match
For ROCK tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
45% match
For ROCK tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For ROCK tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For ROCK tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For ROCK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
70% match
For ROCK tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy16%
Precision14%
71% match
For ROCK tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For ROCK tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Precision13%
62% match
For ROCK tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started64% match
For ROCK tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy13%
Dispersion13%
80% match
For ROCK tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
68% match
For ROCK tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
41% match
For ROCK tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For ROCK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For ROCK tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For ROCK tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision16%
Aim14%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision13%
Aim13%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment23%
Scoring17%
46% match
For WHITE tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started44% match
For WHITE tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
71% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment18%
Scoring14%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Riviera Country Club
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 Riviera Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Riviera Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Riviera Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Riviera Country Club presents a demanding test. At 132.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riviera Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6132 yards. The back tees extend to 6524.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riviera Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Riviera Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6524.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Riviera Country 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 Riviera Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6524.0 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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