The River Course North Carolina
The River Course is a par-71 public course in North Carolina, playing 6,158 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.3 and slope of 123.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,158 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.3 / 123 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | North Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 35.2636, -79.3868 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,158 | 5,631 | 71 | 70.3 | 123 |
| White | 5,885 | 5,381 | 71 | 68.9 | 121 |
| Gold | 5,725 | 5,235 | 71 | 68.3 | 119 |
| Red | 4,987 | 4,560 | 70 | 64.5 | 114 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.3/123 | 363 | 429 | 195 | 480 | 149 | 341 | 272 | 163 | 510 | 2902 | 536 | 177 | 398 | 164 | 312 | 435 | 379 | 481 | 374 | 3256 | 6158 |
| White 68.9/121 | 350 | 423 | 183 | 473 | 134 | 326 | 261 | 152 | 488 | 2790 | 509 | 157 | 376 | 152 | 294 | 419 | 364 | 465 | 359 | 3095 | 5885 |
| Gold 68.3/119 | 337 | 409 | 183 | 470 | 125 | 308 | 260 | 145 | 492 | 2729 | 502 | 150 | 376 | 152 | 296 | 363 | 348 | 451 | 358 | 2996 | 5725 |
| Red 64.5/114 | 307 | 317 | 137 | 421 | 119 | 298 | 253 | 133 | 403 | 2388 | 438 | 142 | 298 | 146 | 237 | 339 | 310 | 398 | 291 | 2599 | 4987 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,158 yards, 70.3/123)
Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,725 yards, 68.3/119)
433 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,987 yards, 64.5/114)
1,171 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 536 yards. 26 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 149 yards. 119 from the Red tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The River Course?
The River Course has a course rating of 70.3 and slope of 123 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 64.5 with a slope of 114.
How long is The River Course?
From the back tees, The River Course plays 6,158 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 9 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What tees should I play at The River Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,158 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,987 yards).
Is The River Course public or private?
The River Course is a public golf course in North Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The River Course?
Nearby courses include The Pines Course, The Woods Golf Club (Whispering Pines), Little River Golf Course, North Course.
Is there a yardage book for The River Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The River 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.
How do you play The River Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The River Course 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 The River Course 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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