29% match
For SILVER tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waterlefe Golf And River Club
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
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Waterlefe Golf And River Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waterlefe Golf And 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
20.1
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waterlefe Golf And River Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waterlefe Golf And River Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
sdietz@waterlefefl.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
1022 Fish Hook Cove, Bradenton, FL 34212, USA
Course Description
Waterlefe Golf & River Club is a residential golf community in Bradenton, Florida that combines championship golf with riverfront living. The 72-par course, designed by Ted McAnlis, sits along the Manatee River and offers multiple tees for players of all levels, complemented by river club amenities, dining, and a boating lifestyle. The community emphasizes fine living, golf experiences, and access to water-based activities in southwest Florida. It is known for high-quality course conditions and a strong reputation within the regional golf and residential community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted McAnlis
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(341 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 Waterlefe Golf And River Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for SILVER
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision repeatedly with short par fours and tiny par threes forcing tight tee and approach play amid high slope pressure. Par fives lure birdies but spike risk on their hardest ranks per bogey rating clues.
G
GREEN Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725122 yards4684 metersCR 70.4Bogey 101.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 280 | 277 | 90 | 272 | 487 | 363 | 315 | 143 | 2634 | 462 | 102 | 285 | 318 | 420 | 85 | 228 | 268 | 320 | 2488 | 5122 |
S
SILVER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725407 yards4944 metersCR 72.0Bogey 104.1Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 52.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 319 | 277 | 123 | 272 | 487 | 363 | 315 | 143 | 2706 | 462 | 102 | 285 | 318 | 420 | 141 | 308 | 345 | 320 | 2701 | 5407 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725909 yards5403 metersCR 74.7Bogey 108.3Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.5 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.8 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 431 | 356 | 307 | 140 | 340 | 523 | 387 | 326 | 148 | 2958 | 477 | 139 | 355 | 348 | 443 | 153 | 322 | 362 | 352 | 2951 | 5909 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waterlefe Golf And 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile57% match
For SILVER tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
66% match
For SILVER tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim27%
Scoring14%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
14 Week Flagship Program for Waterlefe Golf And River Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waterlefe Golf And River Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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28% match
For SILVER tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started67% match
For SILVER tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For SILVER tees
Get square for strike, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
41% match
For SILVER tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
72% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
77% match
For SILVER tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
69% match
For SILVER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
61% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment12%
Scoring12%
55% match
For SILVER tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
70% match
For SILVER tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
77% match
For SILVER tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
62% match
For SILVER tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started63% match
For SILVER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
50% match
For GREEN tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
55% match
For GREEN tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring30%
Green Reading13%
50% match
For GREEN tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
42% match
For GREEN tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Scoring18%
Mechanics13%
31% match
For GREEN tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics15%
72% match
For GREEN tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
74% match
For GREEN tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For GREEN tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For GREEN tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For GREEN tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started78% match
For GREEN tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring16%
71% match
For GREEN tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
59% match
For GREEN tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control26%
Alignment15%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into par saves, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Aim15%
Distance Control14%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Master touch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim30%
Dispersion11%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision20%
Mechanics18%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring26%
Alignment22%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision25%
Scoring11%
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Get Started69% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterlefe Golf And River Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Waterlefe Golf And River Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Waterlefe Golf And River Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Waterlefe Golf And River Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 143.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waterlefe Golf And River Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5516 yards. The back tees extend to 5909.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Waterlefe Golf And River Club?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 Waterlefe Golf And River Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5909.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Waterlefe Golf And River Club and how should I play it?
Waterlefe Golf And River Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Waterlefe Golf And River Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 5909.0 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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