Riverside Country Club Carlsbad, New Mexico
Riverside Country Club is a par-71 private course in Carlsbad, New Mexico, playing 6,176 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 68.5 and slope of 119.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,176 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 68.5 / 119 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.4474, -104.2512 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,176 | 71 | 68.5 | 119 |
| White | 5,596 | 71 | 65.6 | 111 |
| Red | 4,908 | 71 | 66.5 | 111 |
| Red | 4,908 | 71 | 66.5 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 68.5/119 | 394 | 342 | 338 | 381 | 528 | 181 | 380 | 499 | 140 | 3183 | 471 | 376 | 177 | 384 | 372 | 160 | 370 | 194 | 489 | 2993 | 6176 |
| White 65.6/111 | 370 | 301 | 320 | 330 | 478 | 181 | 363 | 437 | 140 | 2920 | 424 | 348 | 163 | 326 | 341 | 134 | 331 | 172 | 437 | 2676 | 5596 |
| Red 66.5/111 | 316 | 270 | 290 | 282 | 446 | 141 | 284 | 371 | 119 | 2519 | 375 | 318 | 114 | 323 | 319 | 124 | 267 | 150 | 399 | 2389 | 4908 |
| Red 66.5/111 | 316 | 270 | 290 | 282 | 446 | 141 | 284 | 371 | 119 | 2519 | 375 | 318 | 114 | 323 | 319 | 124 | 267 | 150 | 399 | 2389 | 4908 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 |
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 (6,176 yards, 68.5/119)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 4 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 4, 381 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,596 yards, 65.6/111)
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 (4,908 yards, 66.5/111)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 9 (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 381 yards it requires two solid shots to find the green.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 160 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 528 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 shortest par 3 at 140 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 384-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Riverside Country Club?
Riverside Country Club has a course rating of 68.5 and slope of 119 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 66.5 with a slope of 111.
How long is Riverside Country Club?
From the back tees, Riverside Country Club plays 6,176 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Riverside Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 381-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Riverside Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,176 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,908 yards).
Is Riverside Country Club public or private?
Riverside Country Club is a private golf course in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Riverside Country Club?
Nearby courses include Lake Carlsbad Municipal Golf Course (Carlsbad), Artesia Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Riverside Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Riverside 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.
Does Riverside Country Club 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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