James River Country Club Virginia
James River Country Club is a par-70 private course in Virginia, playing 6,598 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.7 and slope of 130.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 70 (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,598 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.7 / 130 |
| Tee Options | 8 |
| Location | Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.0580, -76.5041 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,598 | 6,033 | 70 | 71.7 | 130 |
| Blue | 6,340 | 5,797 | 70 | 70.5 | 128 |
| White | 6,007 | 5,493 | 70 | 69.1 | 125 |
| White/Yellow | 5,730 | 5,240 | 70 | 67.8 | 123 |
| Yellow | 5,463 | 4,995 | 70 | 66.5 | 119 |
| Green | 5,014 | 4,585 | 70 | 64.5 | 116 |
| Medallion | 3,972 | 3,632 | 70 | 60.6 | 105 |
| JRCC Short Course | 3,119 | 2,852 | 70 | 58 | 100 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.7/130 | 448 | 400 | 207 | 375 | 374 | 525 | 228 | 372 | 452 | 3381 | 517 | 428 | 398 | 219 | 389 | 146 | 411 | 163 | 546 | 3217 | 6598 |
| Blue 70.5/128 | 435 | 392 | 192 | 367 | 363 | 504 | 215 | 365 | 436 | 3269 | 505 | 423 | 367 | 203 | 366 | 141 | 394 | 155 | 517 | 3071 | 6340 |
| White 69.1/125 | 417 | 369 | 179 | 346 | 316 | 475 | 194 | 352 | 426 | 3074 | 492 | 414 | 357 | 183 | 340 | 131 | 390 | 140 | 486 | 2933 | 6007 |
| White/Yellow 67.8/123 | 387 | 369 | 166 | 346 | 311 | 475 | 153 | 352 | 376 | 2935 | 492 | 335 | 325 | 177 | 340 | 131 | 369 | 140 | 486 | 2795 | 5730 |
| Yellow 66.5/119 | 387 | 322 | 166 | 305 | 311 | 470 | 153 | 336 | 376 | 2826 | 448 | 335 | 325 | 177 | 336 | 107 | 369 | 136 | 404 | 2637 | 5463 |
| Green 64.5/116 | 376 | 291 | 162 | 299 | 271 | 413 | 148 | 301 | 340 | 2601 | 404 | 301 | 287 | 152 | 329 | 102 | 335 | 123 | 380 | 2413 | 5014 |
| Medallion 60.6/105 | 319 | 238 | 80 | 210 | 232 | 410 | 78 | 212 | 262 | 2041 | 400 | 242 | 222 | 59 | 251 | 94 | 243 | 52 | 368 | 1931 | 3972 |
| JRCC Short Course 58/100 | 179 | 199 | 76 | 167 | 205 | 295 | 69 | 183 | 212 | 1585 | 308 | 191 | 156 | 59 | 201 | 94 | 182 | 52 | 291 | 1534 | 3119 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Hdcp | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,598 yards, 71.7/130)
Course rating 1.7 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,014 yards, 64.5/116)
1,584 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: JRCC Short Course (3,119 yards, 58/100)
3,479 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 12.0 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 546 yards. 21 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 146 yards. 94 from the JRCC Short Course tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of James River Country Club?
James River Country Club has a course rating of 71.7 and slope of 130 from the back tees. From the JRCC Short Course tees, the rating is 58 with a slope of 100.
How long is James River Country Club?
From the back tees, James River Country Club plays 6,598 yards. The course is par 70 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at James River Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 1, a 448-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at James River Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,598 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the JRCC Short Course tees (3,119 yards).
Is James River Country Club public or private?
James River Country Club is a private golf course in Virginia. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near James River Country Club?
Nearby courses include Kiln Creek Country Club, The Hamptons Golf Course, The Tillery Tradition Country Club, Woods The Hamptons Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for James River Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for James River Country 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 James River Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at James River Country 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 James River Country 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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