Pitch close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wind River Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Wind River Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wind River Golf Course, 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 Wind River Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wind River Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@windriverliving.com
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Facilities
Location
37 Renegade Rd, Riverton, WY 82501, USA
Course Description
WindRiver is a lakefront golf community located minutes outside Knoxville, Tennessee on Tellico Lake. Inside the gates, there are resort-style amenities surrounded by sparkling, fresh-water lakes and dramatic mountain views. This unique combination is what makes WindRiver an ideal place to call home and create a lakefront lifestyle to be cherished.It can be sensed when looking towards the welcoming shadows of the Great Smoky Mountains, and it can be felt standing on the gentle slope of five miles of shoreline along Lake Tellico, named one of the top inland boating destinations in the nation.Members enjoy a collection of club amenities which include: a full-service marina, a championship 18-hole golf course, Golf Club and Grill, the Sports Complex with a resort-style swimming pool, sports courts, and a fully equipped exercise facility at Overlook Manor, the elegant Lakeside Inn, and Citico's Restaurant, a signature Member dining experience. For outdoor enthusiasts, WindRiver provides access to over 30 miles of walking and hiking trails and a peaceful, lakefront retreat, Brightwater Park.This is Life As It Should Be – this is WindRiver.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Nicklaus/Bob Cupp
Conditions
Green: Bent
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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 Wind River Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.3 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 189 | 550 | 153 | 505 | 351 | 346 | 380 | 387 | 3261 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.0 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 170 | 526 | 136 | 473 | 335 | 325 | 331 | 375 | 3055 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 151 | 481 | 116 | 457 | 290 | 301 | 285 | 325 | 2735 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wind River Golf Course
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 38 Programs
% match to course practice profileSet up for success, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Wind River Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wind River Golf Course. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Wind River Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wind River Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Wind River Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Wind River Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Wind River Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 35.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wind River Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2998 yards. The back tees extend to 3261.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Wind River Golf Course?
With a course rating of 35.0 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Wind River Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3261.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Wind River Golf Course and how should I play it?
Wind River Golf Course 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 Wind River Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 3261.0 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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