River Ridge Golf Club Iowa
River Ridge Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Iowa, playing 6,442 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.6 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 9 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,442 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.6 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 42.4827, -91.9292 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,442 | 72 | 71.6 | 123 |
| White - Blue | 6,224 | 72 | 70.3 | 120 |
| White | 6,038 | 72 | 69.8 | 119 |
| Yellow | 5,228 | 72 | 70.2 | 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 71.6/123 | 580 | 450 | 314 | 210 | 283 | 408 | 485 | 153 | 338 | 3221 | 580 | 450 | 314 | 210 | 283 | 408 | 485 | 153 | 338 | 3221 | 6442 |
| White - Blue 70.3/120 | 560 | 400 | 284 | 176 | 270 | 388 | 475 | 135 | 315 | 3003 | 580 | 450 | 314 | 210 | 283 | 408 | 485 | 153 | 338 | 3221 | 6224 |
| White 69.8/119 | 560 | 400 | 300 | 176 | 270 | 388 | 475 | 135 | 315 | 3019 | 560 | 400 | 300 | 176 | 270 | 388 | 475 | 135 | 315 | 3019 | 6038 |
| Yellow 70.2/120 | 460 | 322 | 275 | 130 | 255 | 373 | 400 | 102 | 297 | 2614 | 460 | 322 | 275 | 130 | 255 | 373 | 400 | 102 | 297 | 2614 | 5228 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,442 yards, 71.6/123)
Course rating 0.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,038 yards, 69.8/119)
404 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.2 below par.
Handicap 20+: Yellow (5,228 yards, 70.2/120)
1,214 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.8 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 10 par 4s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 153 yards. 102 from the Yellow tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Ridge Golf Club?
River Ridge Golf Club has a course rating of 71.6 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the Yellow tees, the rating is 70.2 with a slope of 120.
How long is River Ridge Golf Club?
From the back tees, River Ridge Golf Club plays 6,442 yards. The course is par 72 with 9 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Ridge Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 580-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Ridge Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,442 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Yellow tees (5,228 yards).
Is River Ridge Golf Club public or private?
River Ridge Golf Club is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Ridge Golf Club?
Nearby courses include River Ridge Golf Club (Independence), Three Elms Golf Course (Independence), Jesup Golf & Country Club (Jesup), Buffalo Creek Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for River Ridge Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Ridge 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 Ridge Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at River Ridge 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 Ridge 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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