Riverbend Golf Complex Kent, Washington
Riverbend Golf Complex is a par-72 public course in Kent, Washington, playing 6,663 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 71.5 and slope of 127.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 29 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 22 at its narrowest. Four of the 17 holes bend more than 18 yards off the straight line. The map carries 53 bunkers. Water crosses the line of play on the 3rd, 6th and 12th.
With water across the line of play on three holes, the gap between the right club and the obvious one is at its widest. Yards simulates each of those tee shots for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 345-yard par 4 and a 421-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,663 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.5 / 127 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Kent, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.3814, -122.2669 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,663 | 72 | 71.5 | 127 |
| Blue | 6,323 | 72 | 75.9 | 131 |
| White | 5,987 | 72 | 74.1 | 127 |
| Green | 5,514 | 72 | 71.3 | 124 |
| Purple | 4,435 | 72 | 65.4 | 112 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 71.5/127 | 345 | 421 | 505 | 437 | 136 | 543 | 313 | 208 | 361 | 3269 | 374 | 399 | 362 | 164 | 541 | 413 | 194 | 382 | 565 | 3394 | 6663 |
| Blue 75.9/131 | 328 | 403 | 487 | 421 | 124 | 531 | 304 | 183 | 351 | 3132 | 358 | 382 | 336 | 142 | 513 | 392 | 176 | 364 | 528 | 3191 | 6323 |
| White 74.1/127 | 314 | 360 | 472 | 369 | 114 | 495 | 294 | 173 | 343 | 2934 | 342 | 367 | 320 | 131 | 498 | 382 | 156 | 348 | 509 | 3053 | 5987 |
| Green 71.3/124 | 285 | 335 | 435 | 332 | 102 | 446 | 277 | 164 | 332 | 2708 | 316 | 340 | 293 | 107 | 454 | 359 | 152 | 320 | 465 | 2806 | 5514 |
| Purple 65.4/112 | 220 | 284 | 342 | 257 | 102 | 377 | 218 | 156 | 256 | 2212 | 220 | 262 | 203 | 101 | 384 | 251 | 144 | 255 | 403 | 2223 | 4435 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,663 yards, 71.5/127)
Course rating 0.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Green (5,514 yards, 71.3/124)
1,149 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.7 below par.
Handicap 20+: Purple (4,435 yards, 65.4/112)
2,228 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 6.6 below par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The fairway is 25 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 306 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 225 out on the left. One greenside bunker, and 30 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 278 yards out, and the fairway is 35 yards wide at 230 yards. There is water down the left, 44 yards off the line. A bunker sits 238 out on the right. Three bunkers ring the green.
The hole bends left about 396 yards out. Water crosses the line 349 yards from the back tee. Three bunkers ring the green.
The fairway runs 28 yards wide at 200 and 34 at 260 yards. There is water down the right, 45 yards off the line. A bunker sits 208 out on the left. Four bunkers ring the green.
The fairway runs 38 yards wide at 200 and 23 at 260 yards. A bunker sits 219 out on the left. Two greenside bunkers, and 30 yards of green to work with.
The hole bends right about 234 yards out, and the fairway is 31 yards wide at 230 yards. Water crosses the line 256 yards from the back tee. A bunker sits 243 out on the right. Two greenside bunkers, and 30 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Riverbend Golf Complex?
Riverbend Golf Complex has a course rating of 71.5 and slope of 127 from the back tees. From the Purple tees, the rating is 65.4 with a slope of 112.
How long is Riverbend Golf Complex?
From the back tees, Riverbend Golf Complex plays 6,663 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Riverbend Golf Complex?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 437-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Riverbend Golf Complex?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,663 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Purple tees (4,435 yards).
Is Riverbend Golf Complex public or private?
Riverbend Golf Complex is a public golf course in Kent, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Riverbend Golf Complex?
Nearby courses include Riverbend Golf Course, Auburn Golf Course, Meridian Valley Country Club, Belmor Park Golf & Country Club.
Is there a yardage book for Riverbend Golf Complex?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Riverbend Golf Complex 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 Riverbend Golf Complex?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Riverbend Golf Complex 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 Riverbend Golf Complex 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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