Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Club At River Oaks.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about The Club At River Oaks.
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Long River Rd, Sherman, CT 06784, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert McNeil
Opened
2003
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Scorecard
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Scorecard data available for Gold
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on The Club At River Oaks hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Club At River Oaks hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 44 days 61 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Club At River Oaks and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 5643.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
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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