River Heights Golf Course Dekalb, Illinois
River Heights Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Dekalb, Illinois, playing 6,428 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,428 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Dekalb, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.9138, -88.7691 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,428 | 72 | 71 | 129 |
| White | 6,108 | 72 | 69.5 | 125 |
| Gold | 5,454 | 70 | 72 | 121 |
| Red | 5,166 | 70 | 70.4 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71/129 | 382 | 399 | 532 | 201 | 374 | 503 | 119 | 367 | 340 | 3217 | 223 | 168 | 287 | 382 | 405 | 371 | 498 | 471 | 406 | 3211 | 6428 |
| White 69.5/125 | 374 | 373 | 520 | 174 | 360 | 460 | 110 | 359 | 332 | 3062 | 195 | 160 | 267 | 365 | 391 | 358 | 480 | 451 | 379 | 3046 | 6108 |
| Gold 72/121 | 329 | 323 | 415 | 166 | 315 | 440 | 105 | 312 | 310 | 2715 | 143 | 142 | 250 | 356 | 348 | 330 | 418 | 402 | 350 | 2739 | 5454 |
| Red 70.4/118 | 324 | 323 | 415 | 118 | 309 | 295 | 105 | 312 | 310 | 2511 | 143 | 133 | 240 | 346 | 338 | 292 | 418 | 395 | 350 | 2655 | 5166 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,428 yards, 71/129)
Course rating 1.0 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,108 yards, 69.5/125)
320 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,166 yards, 70.4/118)
1,262 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 4 par 3s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Heights Golf Course?
River Heights Golf Course has a course rating of 71 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.4 with a slope of 118.
How long is River Heights Golf Course?
From the back tees, River Heights Golf Course plays 6,428 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Heights Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 532-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Heights Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,428 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,166 yards).
Is River Heights Golf Course public or private?
River Heights Golf Course is a public golf course in Dekalb, Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Heights Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Buena Vista Golf Course, Kishwaukee Country Club, Sycamore Golf Club, Oak Club of Genoa.
Is there a yardage book for River Heights Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Heights Golf Course 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 Heights Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at River Heights Golf Course 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 Heights Golf Course 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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