River Downs Golf Club Finksburg, Maryland
River Downs Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Finksburg, Maryland, playing 6,723 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.8 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,723 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.8 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Finksburg, Maryland, USA |
| Coordinates | 39.5208, -76.8772 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,723 | 72 | 71.8 | 134 |
| White | 6,269 | 72 | 69.5 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,905 | 72 | 67.5 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.8/134 | 500 | 419 | 156 | 417 | 539 | 373 | 185 | 408 | 579 | 3576 | 380 | 170 | 570 | 338 | 195 | 430 | 356 | 496 | 212 | 3147 | 6723 |
| White 69.5/130 | 482 | 395 | 133 | 385 | 476 | 366 | 163 | 378 | 542 | 3320 | 370 | 150 | 545 | 320 | 166 | 415 | 313 | 475 | 195 | 2949 | 6269 |
| Gold 67.5/122 | 455 | 370 | 156 | 349 | 445 | 352 | 185 | 363 | 525 | 3200 | 347 | 115 | 519 | 311 | 137 | 385 | 275 | 445 | 171 | 2705 | 5905 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,723 yards, 71.8/134)
Course rating 0.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,269 yards, 69.5/130)
454 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,905 yards, 67.5/122)
818 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 8 par 4s.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 156 yards.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Downs Golf Club?
River Downs Golf Club has a course rating of 71.8 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 67.5 with a slope of 122.
How long is River Downs Golf Club?
From the back tees, River Downs Golf Club plays 6,723 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Downs Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 9, a 579-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Downs Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,723 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (5,905 yards).
Is River Downs Golf Club public or private?
River Downs Golf Club is a public golf course in Finksburg, Maryland. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Downs Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Piney Branch Golf Club, Oakmont Green Golf Course, Caves Valley Golf Club, Westminster National Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for River Downs Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Downs 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 Downs Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at River Downs 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 Downs 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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