Root River Country Club Minnesota
Root River Country Club is a par-36 semi-private course in Minnesota, playing 2,959 yards from the White tees with a rating of 34.5 and slope of 114.
Course Overview
| Type | Semi-Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 36 (2 par 3s, 5 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 2,959 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 34.5 / 114 |
| Tee Options | 2 |
| Year | 1962 |
| Location | Minnesota, USA |
| Coordinates | 43.6244, -92.3920 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,959 | 2,706 | 36 | 34.6 | 131 |
| Gold | 2,671 | 2,442 | 36 | 33.3 | 126 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White 34.6/131 | 370 | 510 | 185 | 348 | 180 | 305 | 297 | 275 | 489 | 2959 | 0 | 2959 |
| Gold 33.3/126 | 365 | 452 | 170 | 293 | 163 | 262 | 291 | 266 | 409 | 2671 | 0 | 2671 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White (2,959 yards, 34.6/131)
Course rating 1.4 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (2,959 yards, 34.6/131)
Course rating 1.4 below par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (2,671 yards, 33.3/126)
288 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 5 par 4s.
Stroke index 9, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 510 yards. 21 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 180 yards. 163 from the Gold tees.
Stroke index 3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Root River Country Club?
Root River Country Club has a course rating of 34.5 and slope of 114 from the back tees. From the Gold tees, the rating is 33.3 with a slope of 126.
How long is Root River Country Club?
From the back tees, Root River Country Club plays 2,959 yards. The course is par 36 with 18 holes (2 par 3s, 5 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Root River Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 370-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Root River Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White tees (2,959 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Gold tees (2,671 yards).
Is Root River Country Club public or private?
Root River Country Club is a semi-private golf course in Minnesota. Open to public play with some member priority.
What courses are near Root River Country Club?
Nearby courses include Preston Golf and Country Club, Bear Cave Park DISC Golf Course, Stewartville Golf Club, Chosen Valley Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Root River Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Root River Country 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 Root River Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Root River Country 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 Root River Country 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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