River Road Golf Club Iowa
River Road Golf Club is a par-70 public course in Iowa, playing 6,254 yards from the 2018 Blue tees with a rating of 70.4 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,254 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.4 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Iowa, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.1065, -94.2220 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Blue | 6,254 | 5,719 | 70 | 70.4 | 126 |
| 2018 White | 5,850 | 5,349 | 69 | 68.4 | 122 |
| 2018 Red | 5,216 | 4,770 | 69 | 65.6 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Blue 70.4/126 | 315 | 471 | 449 | 171 | 562 | 205 | 551 | 180 | 384 | 3288 | 194 | 469 | 341 | 351 | 192 | 354 | 172 | 543 | 350 | 2966 | 6254 |
| 2018 White 68.4/122 | 290 | 465 | 427 | 154 | 542 | 176 | 530 | 161 | 361 | 3106 | 177 | 442 | 323 | 332 | 140 | 334 | 149 | 522 | 325 | 2744 | 5850 |
| 2018 Red 65.6/109 | 260 | 445 | 401 | 126 | 524 | 150 | 505 | 129 | 318 | 2858 | 142 | 408 | 300 | 267 | 84 | 257 | 127 | 497 | 276 | 2358 | 5216 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: 2018 Blue (6,254 yards, 70.4/126)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: 2018 White (5,850 yards, 68.4/122)
404 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.6 below par.
Handicap 20+: 2018 Red (5,216 yards, 65.6/109)
1,038 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 9, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 8 par 4s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 171 yards. 126 from the 2018 Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The shortest of the 4 par 5s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Road Golf Club?
River Road Golf Club has a course rating of 70.4 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the 2018 Red tees, the rating is 65.6 with a slope of 109.
How long is River Road Golf Club?
From the back tees, River Road Golf Club plays 6,254 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Road Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 562-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Road Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the 2018 Blue tees (6,254 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the 2018 Red tees (5,216 yards).
Is River Road Golf Club public or private?
River Road Golf Club is a public golf course in Iowa. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Road Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Algona Country Club, Spring Valley Golf Course, North Kossuth Golf Club, Hillside Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for River Road Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Road 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 Road Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at River Road 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 Road 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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