The River Club Pawleys Island, South Carolina
The River Club is a par-71 public course in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, playing 6,718 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 73.1 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,718 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Pawleys Island, South Carolina, USA |
| Coordinates | 33.4723, -79.1284 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,718 | 71 | 73.1 | 137 |
| Blue | 6,313 | 71 | 71.2 | 134 |
| White | 5,911 | 71 | 69.4 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,612 | 71 | 73.2 | 137 |
| Gold / Green | 5,126 | 71 | 65.6 | 120 |
| Green | 4,839 | 71 | 69.3 | 122 |
| Gold | 5,612 | 71 | 73.2 | 137 |
| Green | 4,839 | 71 | 69.3 | 122 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 73.1/137 | 385 | 558 | 403 | 156 | 384 | 415 | 197 | 422 | 477 | 3397 | 439 | 390 | 399 | 200 | 404 | 447 | 328 | 150 | 564 | 3321 | 6718 |
| Blue 71.2/134 | 376 | 528 | 369 | 137 | 367 | 353 | 183 | 381 | 455 | 3149 | 386 | 370 | 387 | 181 | 389 | 433 | 321 | 140 | 557 | 3164 | 6313 |
| White 69.4/129 | 354 | 498 | 304 | 123 | 347 | 336 | 165 | 344 | 445 | 2916 | 371 | 348 | 361 | 167 | 371 | 395 | 308 | 138 | 536 | 2995 | 5911 |
| Gold 73.2/137 | 341 | 471 | 293 | 110 | 331 | 326 | 153 | 333 | 423 | 2781 | 363 | 317 | 344 | 139 | 361 | 383 | 297 | 126 | 501 | 2831 | 5612 |
| Gold / Green 65.6/120 | 314 | 471 | 293 | 110 | 324 | 228 | 153 | 296 | 423 | 2612 | 337 | 317 | 295 | 139 | 314 | 277 | 297 | 126 | 412 | 2514 | 5126 |
| Green 69.3/122 | 314 | 435 | 281 | 92 | 324 | 228 | 145 | 296 | 333 | 2448 | 337 | 264 | 295 | 101 | 314 | 277 | 283 | 108 | 412 | 2391 | 4839 |
| Gold 73.2/137 | 341 | 471 | 293 | 110 | 331 | 326 | 153 | 333 | 423 | 2781 | 363 | 317 | 344 | 139 | 361 | 383 | 297 | 126 | 501 | 2831 | 5612 |
| Green 69.3/122 | 314 | 435 | 281 | 92 | 324 | 228 | 145 | 296 | 333 | 2448 | 337 | 264 | 295 | 101 | 314 | 277 | 283 | 108 | 412 | 2391 | 4839 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
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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: Black (6,718 yards, 73.1/137)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,911 yards, 69.4/129)
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+: Green (4,839 yards, 69.3/122)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 17 (108 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the course at 564 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 150 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The River Club?
The River Club has a course rating of 73.1 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 69.3 with a slope of 122.
How long is The River Club?
From the back tees, The River Club plays 6,718 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What tees should I play at The River Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,718 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (4,839 yards).
Is The River Club public or private?
The River Club is a public golf course in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The River Club?
Nearby courses include Litchfield Country Club (Pawleys Island), Willbrook Plantation (Pawleys Island), Caledonia Golf & Fish Club (Pawleys Island), The Reserve Golf Club (Pawleys Island).
Is there a yardage book for The River Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The River 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 The River 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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