45% match
For Gold tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
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Lesage, WV, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Riviera Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Riviera Gc, 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 24%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Precision 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.
18
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Riviera Gc
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 | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Riviera Gc.
Contact Information
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
6290 Ohio River Rd, Lesage, WV 25537, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. L. Jefferson Jr.
Opened
1957
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⭐3.7(120 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 Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on accurate tee play for short par fours to chase easy pars, but long par threes and key par fives spike bogey risks from errors.Front nine tests resolve more than back nine through higher slopes and bogey marks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705574 yards5097 metersCR 66.3Bogey 85.8Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.3 · Slope 100
| 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 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 1 | — | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 214 | 327 | 392 | 477 | 151 | 426 | 367 | 509 | 3196 | 266 | 288 | 304 | 122 | 346 | 364 | 223 | 151 | 314 | 2378 | 5574 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705005 yards4577 metersCR 68.1Bogey 93.6Slope 108
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 44.0 · Slope 103
| 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 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 1 | — | 11 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 171 | 291 | 405 | 455 | 135 | 420 | 300 | 356 | 2853 | 260 | 270 | 272 | 105 | 300 | 310 | 204 | 135 | 296 | 2152 | 5005 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704655 yards4257 metersCR 66.4Bogey 90.9Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.4 · Slope 103
| 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 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 10 | 1 | — | 11 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 164 | 272 | 357 | 426 | 135 | 375 | 301 | 258 | 2601 | 257 | 242 | 281 | 109 | 269 | 276 | 213 | 142 | 265 | 2054 | 4655 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Riviera Gc
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Gold tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
43% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Riviera Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Riviera Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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62% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
32% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Aim18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy29%
Alignment24%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
59% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
77% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring30%
Visualization16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
16% match
For Red tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
46% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy18%
46% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring31%
Alignment28%
75% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Accuracy12%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision15%
Alignment13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
43% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
75% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Dispersion10%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Dispersion15%
Alignment14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Riviera Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Riviera Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Riviera Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Riviera Gc presents a demanding test. The 105.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 66.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Riviera Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5114 yards. The back tees extend to 5574.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Riviera Gc?
With a course rating of 66.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Riviera Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5574.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Riviera Gc 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 Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 105.0 and yardage reaching 5574.0 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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