Kiawah Island Club - River Course St Johns, South Carolina
Kiawah Island Club - River Course is a par-61 public course in St Johns, South Carolina, playing 4,995 yards from the Red tees with a rating of 64.8 and slope of 122.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 61 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 4,995 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 64.8 / 122 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | St Johns, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 32.6089, -80.0958 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 4,995 | 4,567 | 72 | 64.8 | 122 |
| Forward S | 4,045 | 3,699 | 72 | 61.2 | 114 |
| Junior Level 1 | 3,000 | 2,743 | 67 | 56.4 | 101 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red 64.8/122 | 305 | 375 | 340 | 280 | 100 | 420 | 110 | 240 | 290 | 2460 | 330 | 400 | 275 | 110 | 305 | 385 | 120 | 320 | 290 | 2535 | 4995 |
| Forward S 61.2/114 | 250 | 320 | 250 | 195 | 100 | 325 | 130 | 165 | 250 | 1985 | 230 | 340 | 220 | 110 | 240 | 330 | 120 | 220 | 250 | 2060 | 4045 |
| Junior Level 1 56.4/101 | 180 | 240 | 190 | 150 | 90 | 270 | 100 | 110 | 200 | 1530 | 160 | 220 | 150 | 90 | 180 | 220 | 110 | 170 | 170 | 1470 | 3000 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 6 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 1 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Red (4,995 yards, 64.8/122)
Course rating 7.2 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Forward S (4,045 yards, 61.2/114)
950 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 10.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Junior Level 1 (3,000 yards, 56.4/101)
1,995 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 15.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 420 yards. 20 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
Kiawah Island Club - River Course has a course rating of 64.8 and slope of 122 from the back tees. From the Junior Level 1 tees, the rating is 56.4 with a slope of 101.
How long is Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
From the back tees, Kiawah Island Club - River Course plays 4,995 yards. The course is par 61 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 18, a 290-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Red tees (4,995 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Junior Level 1 tees (3,000 yards).
Is Kiawah Island Club - River Course public or private?
Kiawah Island Club - River Course is a public golf course in St Johns, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
Nearby courses include Turtle Point Golf Course, Lost Plantation Golf Club, Cougar Point Golf Course, The Golf Club at Briar's Creek.
Is there a yardage book for Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Kiawah Island Club - 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 Kiawah Island Club - River Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Kiawah Island Club - 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 Kiawah Island Club - 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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