NorthRiver Yacht Club Tuscaloosa, Alabama
NorthRiver Yacht Club is a par-71 public course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, playing 6,831 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 73.4 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,831 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.4 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 13 |
| Location | Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.2968, -87.4971 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,831 | 71 | 73.4 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,318 | 71 | 76.9 | 139 |
| Blue/White | 6,062 | 71 | 75.5 | 136 |
| White | 5,788 | 71 | 74 | 132 |
| Green/White | 5,611 | 71 | 72.8 | 134 |
| Green | 5,135 | 71 | 70.2 | 125 |
| Red | 4,944 | 71 | 69.2 | 123 |
| Blue | 6,318 | 71 | 76.9 | 139 |
| Blue/White | 6,062 | 71 | 75.5 | 136 |
| White | 5,788 | 71 | 74 | 132 |
| Green/White | 5,611 | 71 | 72.8 | 134 |
| Green | 5,135 | 71 | 70.2 | 125 |
| Red | 4,944 | 71 | 69.2 | 123 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.4/137 | 533 | 406 | 225 | 434 | 423 | 172 | 396 | 431 | 581 | 3601 | 503 | 405 | 160 | 305 | 404 | 400 | 449 | 209 | 395 | 3230 | 6831 |
| Blue 76.9/139 | 511 | 392 | 207 | 402 | 384 | 156 | 354 | 405 | 553 | 3364 | 476 | 363 | 151 | 281 | 377 | 372 | 373 | 193 | 368 | 2954 | 6318 |
| Blue/White 75.5/136 | 511 | 361 | 207 | 344 | 384 | 156 | 335 | 389 | 553 | 3240 | 476 | 338 | 151 | 281 | 348 | 372 | 373 | 156 | 327 | 2822 | 6062 |
| White 74/132 | 475 | 361 | 189 | 344 | 359 | 138 | 335 | 389 | 505 | 3095 | 460 | 338 | 127 | 248 | 348 | 348 | 341 | 156 | 327 | 2693 | 5788 |
| Green/White 72.8/134 | 475 | 333 | 189 | 344 | 359 | 138 | 335 | 364 | 505 | 3042 | 460 | 338 | 127 | 248 | 290 | 328 | 341 | 156 | 281 | 2569 | 5611 |
| Green 70.2/125 | 450 | 333 | 165 | 315 | 321 | 132 | 292 | 364 | 485 | 2857 | 430 | 248 | 93 | 212 | 290 | 328 | 266 | 130 | 281 | 2278 | 5135 |
| Red 69.2/123 | 433 | 330 | 148 | 299 | 313 | 121 | 289 | 342 | 465 | 2740 | 429 | 240 | 89 | 210 | 287 | 286 | 264 | 126 | 273 | 2204 | 4944 |
| Blue 76.9/139 | 511 | 392 | 207 | 402 | 384 | 156 | 354 | 405 | 553 | 3364 | 476 | 363 | 151 | 281 | 377 | 372 | 373 | 193 | 368 | 2954 | 6318 |
| Blue/White 75.5/136 | 511 | 361 | 207 | 344 | 384 | 156 | 335 | 389 | 553 | 3240 | 476 | 338 | 151 | 281 | 348 | 372 | 373 | 156 | 327 | 2822 | 6062 |
| White 74/132 | 475 | 361 | 189 | 344 | 359 | 138 | 335 | 389 | 505 | 3095 | 460 | 338 | 127 | 248 | 348 | 348 | 341 | 156 | 327 | 2693 | 5788 |
| Green/White 72.8/134 | 475 | 333 | 189 | 344 | 359 | 138 | 335 | 364 | 505 | 3042 | 460 | 338 | 127 | 248 | 290 | 328 | 341 | 156 | 281 | 2569 | 5611 |
| Green 70.2/125 | 450 | 333 | 165 | 315 | 321 | 132 | 292 | 364 | 485 | 2857 | 430 | 248 | 93 | 212 | 290 | 328 | 266 | 130 | 281 | 2278 | 5135 |
| Red 69.2/123 | 433 | 330 | 148 | 299 | 313 | 121 | 289 | 342 | 465 | 2740 | 429 | 240 | 89 | 210 | 287 | 286 | 264 | 126 | 273 | 2204 | 4944 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,831 yards, 73.4/137)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 7 (par 4, 396 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,788 yards, 74/132)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,944 yards, 69.2/123)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 12 (89 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 396 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At only 305 yards, aggressive players may consider going for the green off the tee.
The longest hole on the course at 581 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 160 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 400-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of NorthRiver Yacht Club?
NorthRiver Yacht Club has a course rating of 73.4 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.2 with a slope of 123.
How long is NorthRiver Yacht Club?
From the back tees, NorthRiver Yacht Club plays 6,831 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at NorthRiver Yacht Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 396-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at NorthRiver Yacht Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,831 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,944 yards).
Is NorthRiver Yacht Club public or private?
NorthRiver Yacht Club is a public golf course in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near NorthRiver Yacht Club?
Nearby courses include Ol' Colony Golf Complex, Indian Hills Golf Course (Tuscaloosa), Country Club of Tuscaloosa, Hidden Meadows Golf Course (Northport).
Is there a yardage book for NorthRiver Yacht Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for NorthRiver Yacht Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
Does NorthRiver Yacht Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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