Rio Colorado Texas
Rio Colorado is a par-72 public course in Texas, playing 6,855 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 78.7 and slope of 139.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,855 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.7 / 139 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | Texas, USA |
| Coordinates | 28.9229, -95.9974 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,855 | 72 | 78.7 | 139 |
| Blue | 6,303 | 72 | 75.6 | 133 |
| White | 5,776 | 72 | 72.6 | 126 |
| Red | 5,125 | 72 | 69.1 | 118 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 78.7/139 | 528 | 379 | 177 | 557 | 456 | 175 | 407 | 219 | 494 | 3392 | 533 | 444 | 183 | 507 | 328 | 198 | 403 | 393 | 474 | 3463 | 6855 |
| Blue 75.6/133 | 508 | 346 | 166 | 493 | 431 | 141 | 377 | 181 | 467 | 3110 | 503 | 401 | 147 | 487 | 312 | 166 | 374 | 360 | 443 | 3193 | 6303 |
| White 72.6/126 | 473 | 317 | 139 | 449 | 398 | 113 | 344 | 151 | 492 | 2876 | 472 | 370 | 120 | 463 | 272 | 133 | 344 | 326 | 400 | 2900 | 5776 |
| Red 69.1/118 | 438 | 278 | 118 | 401 | 370 | 91 | 301 | 126 | 469 | 2592 | 423 | 325 | 106 | 416 | 240 | 91 | 296 | 276 | 360 | 2533 | 5125 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,855 yards, 78.7/139)
Course rating 6.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,776 yards, 72.6/126)
1,079 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.6 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,125 yards, 69.1/118)
1,730 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 2.9 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 longest hole on the card at 557 yards. 24 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 175 yards. 91 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 8 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Rio Colorado?
Rio Colorado has a course rating of 78.7 and slope of 139 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 69.1 with a slope of 118.
How long is Rio Colorado?
From the back tees, Rio Colorado plays 6,855 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Rio Colorado?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 5, a 456-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Rio Colorado?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,855 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,125 yards).
Is Rio Colorado public or private?
Rio Colorado is a public golf course in Texas. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Rio Colorado?
Nearby courses include Bay City Country Club (Bay City), Bay-Cel Golf Course, Palacios Golf Course, El Campo Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Rio Colorado?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Rio Colorado 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 Rio Colorado?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Rio Colorado 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 Rio Colorado 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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