Blue Top Ridge Riverside, Iowa
Blue Top Ridge is a par-72 public course in Riverside, Iowa, playing 7,432 yards from the Orange tees with a rating of 76.9 and slope of 143.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,432 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.9 / 143 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Riverside, Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.4998, -91.5305 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | 7,432 | 72 | 76.9 | 143 |
| Purple | 6,979 | 72 | 74.9 | 139 |
| Black | 6,395 | 72 | 77.8 | 141 |
| Green | 5,712 | 72 | 74 | 133 |
| Red | 5,185 | 72 | 71.2 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange 76.9/143 | 402 | 433 | 333 | 543 | 476 | 219 | 615 | 226 | 434 | 3681 | 452 | 225 | 552 | 437 | 176 | 399 | 665 | 360 | 485 | 3751 | 7432 |
| Purple 74.9/139 | 388 | 408 | 308 | 520 | 451 | 200 | 592 | 192 | 415 | 3474 | 432 | 182 | 540 | 413 | 156 | 379 | 623 | 325 | 455 | 3505 | 6979 |
| Black 77.8/141 | 366 | 383 | 278 | 494 | 418 | 163 | 540 | 166 | 352 | 3160 | 412 | 158 | 505 | 380 | 129 | 347 | 575 | 300 | 429 | 3235 | 6395 |
| Green 74/133 | 315 | 328 | 265 | 466 | 374 | 137 | 483 | 148 | 340 | 2856 | 371 | 138 | 467 | 339 | 102 | 290 | 549 | 249 | 351 | 2856 | 5712 |
| Red 71.2/126 | 294 | 308 | 241 | 431 | 349 | 116 | 466 | 133 | 316 | 2654 | 335 | 118 | 412 | 303 | 91 | 276 | 440 | 215 | 341 | 2531 | 5185 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Orange (7,432 yards, 76.9/143)
Course rating 4.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Black (6,395 yards, 77.8/141)
1,037 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.8 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,185 yards, 71.2/126)
2,247 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.8 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 shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 665 yards. 50 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Blue Top Ridge?
Blue Top Ridge has a course rating of 76.9 and slope of 143 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.2 with a slope of 126.
How long is Blue Top Ridge?
From the back tees, Blue Top Ridge plays 7,432 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Blue Top Ridge?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 7, a 615-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Blue Top Ridge?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Orange tees (7,432 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,185 yards).
Is Blue Top Ridge public or private?
Blue Top Ridge is a public golf course in Riverside, Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Blue Top Ridge?
Nearby courses include Pleasant Valley Golf Course (Iowa City), Kalona Golf Club (Kalona), Finkbine Golf Course, Elks Lodge Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Blue Top Ridge?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Blue Top Ridge 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 Blue Top Ridge?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Blue Top Ridge 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 Blue Top Ridge 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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