66% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Club At River Oaks
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
The Club At River Oaks Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Club At River Oaks, 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 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
18.6
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
32.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Club At River Oaks
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Club At River Oaks.
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
Long River Rd, Sherman, CT 06784, USA
Course Description
The Club at River Oaks is a private golf facility in Sherman, Connecticut, offering a golf course with detailed course information, a clubhouse, a pro shop, and options to book tee times. The site highlights events such as weddings, golf events, and photo galleries, and includes real estate information and contact details. Located on Evans Hill Road, the club provides member and guest access with additional services and event hosting in a scenic New England setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert McNeil
Opened
2003
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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 The Club At River Oaks, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through stout par fives forcing layup or attack choices with big score swings, offset by shorter par fours and threes where sharp wedges chase birdies but miss easily to bogey.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725643 yards5160 metersCR 68.5Bogey 92.1Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 392 | 374 | 153 | 346 | 264 | 435 | 169 | 366 | 2859 | 180 | 351 | 291 | 415 | 313 | 140 | 454 | 165 | 475 | 2784 | 5643 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725643 yards5160 metersCR 73.3Bogey 104.4Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.8 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 392 | 374 | 153 | 346 | 264 | 435 | 169 | 366 | 2859 | 180 | 351 | 291 | 415 | 313 | 140 | 454 | 165 | 475 | 2784 | 5643 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725172 yards4729 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.7Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 386 | 322 | 132 | 316 | 254 | 435 | 145 | 345 | 2670 | 167 | 246 | 267 | 410 | 277 | 125 | 438 | 142 | 430 | 2502 | 5172 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Club At River Oaks
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Precision14%
19% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
59% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
11 Week Flagship Program for The Club At River Oaks
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Club At River Oaks. 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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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54% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
26% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
71% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Accuracy15%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
55% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
72% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
70% 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%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim11%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
68% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Trajectory16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim20%
Scoring13%
64% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision14%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
38% match
For Gold tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
48% match
For Gold tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
40% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started55% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
61% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment25%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Club At River Oaks
Get answers to common questions about playing The Club At River Oaks and what to expect.
How difficult is The Club At River Oaks for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Club At River Oaks challenges consistency. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Club At River Oaks?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5408 yards. The back tees extend to 5643.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Club At River Oaks?
With a course rating of 73.3 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 The Club At River Oaks and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5643.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The Club At River Oaks 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 The Club At River Oaks strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 5643.0 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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