Trust your read, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The River Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
The River Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The River 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The River Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The River Club.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
6515 W State St, Boise, ID 83714, USA
Course Description
The River Club is a private golf club and gated community in Suwanee, Atlanta, offering luxury homes built around a Greg Norman golf course. The community preserves natural Suwanee scenery and provides amenities such as a 10,000 square foot clubhouse, Chattahoochee River Trail, Lakeside Sports Center, and a Kids Klub. It focuses on upscale living, exclusive access, and a refined lifestyle within the Atlanta area. Residents enjoy rolling topography, custom homes by premier builders, and easy access to golf, recreation, and nature along the Chattahoochee River.
gated community • private golf club • greg norman golf course • luxury homes suwanee • chattahoochee river trail • lakeside sports center • kids klub • atlanta luxury living • custom homes • suwanee georgia • golf course community • clubhouse • recreation • riverfront living • north atlanta suburbs • golf club • luxury amenities • private membership
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Norman
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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 River Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 475 | 332 | 332 | 376 | 378 | 367 | 214 | 530 | 161 | 3165 | 531 | 386 | 173 | 341 | 203 | 419 | 193 | 305 | 516 | 3067 | 6232 |
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.2 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 317 | 304 | 344 | 367 | 347 | 183 | 466 | 145 | 2923 | 448 | 317 | 155 | 333 | 164 | 343 | 114 | 296 | 395 | 2565 | 5488 |
Silver Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.7 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 287 | 293 | 344 | 324 | 311 | 183 | 466 | 130 | 2788 | 448 | 317 | 130 | 325 | 139 | 343 | 114 | 288 | 395 | 2499 | 5287 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The River 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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for The River Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The River Club. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint sand shots, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at The River Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
The River Club
6/2/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The River Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The River Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The River Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The River Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The River Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5760 yards. The back tees extend to 6232.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The River Club?
With a course rating of 69.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The River Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6232.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is The River 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 The River Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6232.0 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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