Ray Richards Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Grand Forks, ND with a par of 72. It offers 2 tee sets: blue (6,618 yards, slope 124, rating 71.8), white (6,330 yards, slope 121, rating 70.6). The hardest hole is #9, a par 4 playing 435 yards from the first tee.
Ray Richards Golf Course
Grand Forks, ND
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A straightforward par 4 that plays as a moderate length opener with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect both sides of the putting surface, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.

A long par 5 with a relatively open corridor for the first two shots before the fairway tightens near the green. Water hazards and greenside bunkers create a challenging finishing sequence for this three-shot hole.

A short par 4 that provides a scoring opportunity with a wide-open fairway and direct approach to the green. The green itself is well-protected by bunkers, rewarding accurate approach shots over distance.

A brief par 3 over a modest carry to a relatively accessible green. Bunkers surround the green on multiple sides, making precision with the tee shot essential despite the short distance.

The course's signature par 4 that demands respect with a tight, demanding layout from tee to green. Hazards frame both sides of the fairway and converge near the green, making this the most challenging hole on the front nine.

A substantial par 5 that opens generously off the tee but features a narrowing corridor toward the green. Water and bunkers guard the approach zone, creating a strategic challenge for all three shots.

A short par 4 with a compact design that doesn't require length but demands placement. The confined fairway and tight green area make this an accurate thinker's hole rather than a power hole.

A mid-length par 3 with a direct carry requirement over hazards to reach the green. Bunkers and potentially water frame the target, making this a straightforward but demanding one-shot hole.

The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 presents a formidable finishing challenge to the front nine with length, hazards, and a well-guarded green. The fairway tightens and hazards narrow the landing zone, leaving a demanding approach.
A solid par 4 with a fairway that offers reasonable width off the tee but narrows approaching the green. Bunkers frame the final approach, creating a balanced test of distance and accuracy.
A lengthy par 5 with an expansive fairway that gradually constricts as it approaches a heavily protected green. Water and bunker placement around the green demand strategic positioning throughout all three shots.
A short par 4 with good birdie potential if the fairway is found off the tee. Greenside bunkers penalize anything short or to the side, making precision essential despite modest length.
The easiest par 3 on the course, offering a relatively short carry to an open green with minimal hazard threat. This straightforward one-shot hole provides a welcome break before the closing stretch.
A demanding par 4 with consistent difficulty that requires solid execution on both the drive and approach. Hazards and bunker placement around the green demand a well-struck second shot.
A spacious par 5 that provides scoring opportunity with an open fairway corridor but closes around the green. Water and bunkers guard the final approach, testing decision-making on the third shot.
A short par 4 designed for accuracy over distance with a tight, compact routing. The narrow fairway and well-protected green reward precision placement.
A mid-length par 3 with a straightforward layout to the green featuring standard bunker protection. This one-shot hole provides a clear scoring opportunity before the demanding home hole.
A formidable finishing par 4 that demands length and accuracy through the closing stretch, with hazards converging toward the green. The final hole leaves a lasting impression with its difficulty and potential drama.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 2 | |||
| blue | 428 | 529 | 347 | 160 | 406 | 505 | 308 | 191 | 435 | 3309 | 428 | 529 | 347 | 160 | 406 | 505 | 308 | 191 | 435 | 3309 | 6618 |
| white | 414 | 476 | 339 | 148 | 390 | 493 | 298 | 181 | 426 | 3165 | 414 | 476 | 339 | 148 | 390 | 493 | 298 | 181 | 426 | 3165 | 6330 |