27% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rum River Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Rum River Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rum River Hills Golf 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rum River Hills Golf Club
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 Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rum River Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@rumriverhills.com
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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
16659 St Francis Blvd, Anoka, MN 55303, USA
Course Description
Rum River Hills Golf Club operates a public golf course in Minnesota, offering 18 holes, driving range, and on-site dining. The club provides tee time bookings, cart rentals, and golfing amenities for local residents and visitors alike. It focuses on a community-friendly golf experience with programs and events suitable for casual players as well as enthusiasts. Located in Rum River area, the club emphasizes accessible play and recreational golf around the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
1988
Google Reviews
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⭐4.1(247 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 Rum River Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron accuracy and drive position on endless par fours where slips boost bogey counts, while par fives mix risk reward and par threes stay simple carry plays.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716291 yards5752 metersCR 71.3Bogey 94.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 522 | 358 | 168 | 410 | 194 | 378 | 306 | 353 | 3099 | 377 | 407 | 511 | 406 | 122 | 340 | 158 | 401 | 470 | 3192 | 6291 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716084 yards5563 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.6Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 509 | 346 | 156 | 396 | 181 | 366 | 297 | 344 | 2991 | 362 | 396 | 500 | 397 | 110 | 330 | 150 | 387 | 461 | 3093 | 6084 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715629 yards5147 metersCR 68.2Bogey 90.8Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.2 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 14 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 492 | 331 | 142 | 347 | 167 | 342 | 287 | 326 | 2807 | 345 | 384 | 453 | 353 | 98 | 318 | 144 | 302 | 425 | 2822 | 5629 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rum River Hills Golf 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile35% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
76% match
For Black tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Aim15%
73% match
For Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Rum River Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rum River Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics15%
18% match
For Black tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
58% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment19%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
77% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim13%
79% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment24%
Aim22%
59% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control26%
Visualization21%
70% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
42% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Mechanics26%
Precision22%
66% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
40% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Visualization33%
Dispersion18%
44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment26%
Distance Control21%
60% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
57% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For Blue tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control19%
Aim13%
81% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
33% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring24%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
79% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rum River Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rum River Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rum River Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Rum River Hills Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rum River Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5960 yards. The back tees extend to 6291.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rum River Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.3 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 Rum River Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6291.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Rum River Hills Golf Club 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 Rum River Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6291.0 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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