Riverwood Golf Club Clayton, North Carolina
Riverwood Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Clayton, North Carolina, playing 6,574 yards from the Black Tees tees with a rating of 73 and slope of 134.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,574 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73 / 134 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Clayton, North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.6638, -78.4106 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tees | 6,574 | 71 | 73 | 134 |
| Blue Tees | 6,198 | 71 | 71.4 | 130 |
| White Tees | 5,810 | 71 | 74.1 | 135 |
| Gold Tees | 5,255 | 71 | 71.1 | 126 |
| Red Tees | 4,273 | 71 | 65.4 | 109 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tees 73/134 | 501 | 406 | 172 | 360 | 218 | 514 | 182 | 487 | 418 | 3258 | 347 | 404 | 361 | 218 | 460 | 156 | 485 | 434 | 451 | 3316 | 6574 |
| Blue Tees 71.4/130 | 468 | 394 | 166 | 313 | 169 | 507 | 177 | 461 | 397 | 3052 | 340 | 397 | 327 | 198 | 416 | 149 | 473 | 401 | 445 | 3146 | 6198 |
| White Tees 74.1/135 | 453 | 363 | 139 | 292 | 156 | 479 | 141 | 450 | 385 | 2858 | 311 | 368 | 318 | 178 | 393 | 141 | 461 | 394 | 388 | 2952 | 5810 |
| Gold Tees 71.1/126 | 418 | 323 | 122 | 269 | 137 | 428 | 103 | 427 | 344 | 2571 | 291 | 351 | 308 | 158 | 363 | 124 | 399 | 350 | 340 | 2684 | 5255 |
| Red Tees 65.4/109 | 365 | 207 | 93 | 235 | 124 | 362 | 81 | 292 | 358 | 2117 | 225 | 259 | 242 | 129 | 243 | 106 | 349 | 301 | 302 | 2156 | 4273 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black Tees (6,574 yards, 73/134)
Course rating 2.0 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold Tees (5,255 yards, 71.1/126)
1,319 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.1 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red Tees (4,273 yards, 65.4/109)
2,301 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 4 par 5s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 9 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Riverwood Golf Club?
Riverwood Golf Club has a course rating of 73 and slope of 134 from the back tees. From the Red Tees tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 109.
How long is Riverwood Golf Club?
From the back tees, Riverwood Golf Club plays 6,574 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Riverwood Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 514-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Riverwood Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black Tees tees (6,574 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red Tees tees (4,273 yards).
Is Riverwood Golf Club public or private?
Riverwood Golf Club is a public golf course in Clayton, North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Riverwood Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Neuse Golf Club (Clayton), Pine Hollow Golf Club (Clayton), Wendell Country Club (Wendell), River Ridge Golf Club (Raleigh).
Is there a yardage book for Riverwood Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Riverwood 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 Riverwood Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Riverwood 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 Riverwood 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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