River Oaks Golf Course Cottage Grove, Minnesota
River Oaks Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, playing 6,503 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 71.2 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,503 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.2 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 7 |
| Location | Cottage Grove, Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.7902, -92.8911 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,503 | 71 | 71.2 | 134 |
| White | 6,083 | 71 | 75 | 134 |
| Gold | 5,681 | 71 | 72.7 | 130 |
| Red | 5,244 | 71 | 70.3 | 125 |
| White | 6,083 | 71 | 75 | 134 |
| Gold | 5,681 | 71 | 72.7 | 130 |
| Red | 5,244 | 71 | 70.3 | 125 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 71.2/134 | 526 | 408 | 385 | 158 | 364 | 325 | 164 | 359 | 399 | 3088 | 408 | 388 | 193 | 571 | 334 | 405 | 207 | 413 | 496 | 3415 | 6503 |
| White 75/134 | 510 | 388 | 362 | 141 | 347 | 298 | 152 | 335 | 376 | 2909 | 384 | 367 | 169 | 516 | 319 | 377 | 180 | 381 | 481 | 3174 | 6083 |
| Gold 72.7/130 | 495 | 375 | 350 | 125 | 337 | 280 | 143 | 319 | 317 | 2741 | 369 | 345 | 145 | 440 | 305 | 350 | 151 | 365 | 470 | 2940 | 5681 |
| Red 70.3/125 | 426 | 318 | 316 | 119 | 329 | 276 | 141 | 283 | 314 | 2522 | 346 | 339 | 129 | 432 | 250 | 340 | 143 | 321 | 422 | 2722 | 5244 |
| White 75/134 | 510 | 388 | 362 | 141 | 347 | 298 | 152 | 335 | 376 | 2909 | 384 | 367 | 169 | 516 | 319 | 377 | 180 | 381 | 481 | 3174 | 6083 |
| Gold 72.7/130 | 495 | 375 | 350 | 125 | 337 | 280 | 143 | 319 | 317 | 2741 | 369 | 345 | 145 | 440 | 305 | 350 | 151 | 365 | 470 | 2940 | 5681 |
| Red 70.3/125 | 426 | 318 | 316 | 119 | 329 | 276 | 141 | 283 | 314 | 2522 | 346 | 339 | 129 | 432 | 250 | 340 | 143 | 321 | 422 | 2722 | 5244 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 4 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,503 yards, 71.2/134)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 18 (par 5, 496 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,681 yards, 72.7/130)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,244 yards, 70.3/125)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 4 (119 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 496 yards from the back tees, this par 5 is a true three-shot hole for most golfers.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 158 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 571 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The #2 handicap hole. A 408-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of River Oaks Golf Course?
River Oaks Golf Course has a course rating of 71.2 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 70.3 with a slope of 125.
How long is River Oaks Golf Course?
From the back tees, River Oaks Golf Course plays 6,503 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at River Oaks Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 18, a 496-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at River Oaks Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,503 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,244 yards).
Is River Oaks Golf Course public or private?
River Oaks Golf Course is a public golf course in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near River Oaks Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Mississippi Dunes Golf Links, Hastings Country Club, Silver Emerald Greens Golf Course, Gold Emerald Greens Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for River Oaks Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for River Oaks 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.
Does River Oaks Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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