River Forest Golf Club Forsyth, Georgia
River Forest Golf Club is a par-71 public course in Forsyth, Georgia, playing 6,735 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 144.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,735 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 144 |
| Tee Options | 6 |
| Location | Forsyth, Georgia, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.1241, -83.9904 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,735 | 71 | 73 | 144 |
| Gold | 6,280 | 71 | 70.9 | 139 |
| White | 5,919 | 71 | 74.9 | 140 |
| Green | 5,479 | 71 | 72.7 | 134 |
| Black | 4,893 | 71 | 68.8 | 130 |
| Red | 4,274 | 71 | 65.6 | 120 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 73/144 | 397 | 357 | 507 | 178 | 429 | 581 | 187 | 423 | 393 | 3452 | 618 | 219 | 356 | 186 | 323 | 379 | 183 | 554 | 465 | 3283 | 6735 |
| Gold 70.9/139 | 397 | 357 | 480 | 150 | 365 | 531 | 175 | 395 | 359 | 3209 | 596 | 143 | 356 | 186 | 323 | 379 | 143 | 523 | 422 | 3071 | 6280 |
| White 74.9/140 | 360 | 307 | 480 | 150 | 335 | 531 | 175 | 373 | 338 | 3049 | 569 | 143 | 329 | 160 | 287 | 350 | 143 | 495 | 394 | 2870 | 5919 |
| Green 72.7/134 | 348 | 290 | 450 | 135 | 302 | 502 | 161 | 345 | 304 | 2837 | 551 | 129 | 315 | 141 | 259 | 313 | 122 | 454 | 358 | 2642 | 5479 |
| Black 68.8/130 | 246 | 266 | 419 | 113 | 258 | 471 | 150 | 318 | 272 | 2513 | 517 | 124 | 292 | 119 | 203 | 286 | 104 | 418 | 317 | 2380 | 4893 |
| Red 65.6/120 | 246 | 230 | 370 | 113 | 235 | 400 | 120 | 270 | 240 | 2224 | 450 | 124 | 240 | 119 | 203 | 240 | 104 | 320 | 250 | 2050 | 4274 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,735 yards, 73/144)
Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,479 yards, 72.7/134)
1,256 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,274 yards, 65.6/120)
2,461 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 618 yards. 37 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 178 yards. 113 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Forest Golf Club?
River Forest Golf Club has a course rating of 73 and slope of 144 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 65.6 with a slope of 120.
How long is River Forest Golf Club?
From the back tees, River Forest Golf Club plays 6,735 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Forest Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 581-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Forest Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,735 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,274 yards).
Is River Forest Golf Club public or private?
River Forest Golf Club is a public golf course in Forsyth, Georgia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Forest Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Forsyth Golf Course, Morgan Dairy Golf Club, Deer Trail Country Club, Hickory Hill Golf Course (Jackson).
Is there a yardage book for River Forest Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Forest Golf 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.
How do you play River Forest Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at River Forest Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does River Forest Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots 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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