Rio Colorado Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Bay City, TX with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: gold (6,925 yards, slope 131, rating 73.3), blue (6,370 yards, slope 126, rating 70.5), white (5,776 yards, slope 119, rating 67.6), red (5,125 yards, slope 112, rating 64.7). The hardest hole is #5, a par 4 playing 370 yards from the first tee.
Rio Colorado Golf Course
Bay City, TX
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A lengthy par 5 that offers multiple routes to the green for players of varying abilities. The hole's relatively modest handicap ranking suggests a forgiving layout, though the distance demands solid striking from the back tees.
A short par 4 that punishes poor positioning more than distance. The tight handicap 9 rating indicates strategic complexity despite modest yardage, likely from hazards or bunkering that demand accurate approaches.
A brief par 3 that plays dramatically shorter for forward tees but grows considerably from the back markers. This short hole's mid-range handicap suggests well-placed hazards or a small, difficult green that demands precision over power.
The course's most difficult par 5, requiring strategic positioning and controlled aggression across its 557-yard length from the tips. The low handicap rating signals that length and hazard placement create a formidable test even for strong players.
The course's signature hole and most difficult overall, stretching to 456 yards from the white tees and 431 from the blues. This par 4's handicap 1 ranking indicates punishing penalties for poor execution and likely multiple hazards that demand precision throughout.
A short par 3 that plays under 200 yards from the longest tees, presenting a relatively straightforward target. The mid-range handicap suggests the green's small size or defending bunkers create more challenge than the yardage indicates.
A moderate par 4 with a favorable handicap 7 rating suggesting a reasonable scoring opportunity. The hole likely features a relatively open approach, though hazard placement or green complexity may still demand accuracy.
An extremely demanding par 3 despite modest length, with a handicap 3 rating that ranks it among the course's toughest holes. The dramatic difficulty variance across the tees—from 151 to 219 yards—suggests a heavily bunkered or otherwise well-protected green.
A par 5 with forgiving characteristics reflected in its handicap 15 rating, offering multiple paths to the green across its 564-yard span from the tips. The accessibility ranking suggests this hole may be slightly shorter or less penal than the course's other long holes.
The course's easiest hole, a par 5 with a handicap 18 ranking that provides scoring opportunity despite length approaching 535 yards from the tips. The generous rating suggests an open layout with minimal hazards or a favorable configuration for aggressive play.
A strong par 4 with a handicap 4 rating and yardage approaching 445 from the back tees, ranking among the course's most challenging four-par holes. Strategic hazards or bunkering likely punish both poor drives and weak approaches.
A very short par 3 playing under 120 yards from most tees, yet carrying a handicap 16 rating that suggests significant difficulty. A tiny, heavily bunkered green or dramatic elevation change likely makes this deceptive par 3 far harder than its yardage suggests.
A strong par 5 with a handicap 10 rating and yardage over 500 yards from the blue tees, offering moderate scoring opportunity on a longer hole. The mid-tier ranking suggests a balanced challenge—difficult enough to deter easy birdies but manageable for solid play.
The shortest par 4 on the course at just 240-328 yards depending on tees, yet its handicap 14 rating indicates deceptive difficulty. Narrow corridors, water hazards, or bunkering likely create serious trouble for players who underestimate this diminutive hole.
A short par 3 with significant yardage variance—just 91 yards from the reds but stretching to 198 from the tips—carrying a handicap 12 rating. The mid-range difficulty suggests a well-protected green that plays considerably harder than tee distance alone would indicate.
A quality par 4 with a favorable handicap 8 rating, playing up to 403 yards from the back tees with a manageable scoring outlook. The moderate difficulty ranking suggests a relatively straightforward hole with hazards that are avoidable with solid play.
A par 4 with a strong handicap 6 rating and yardage approaching 395 from the tips, standing among the course's most difficult four-par holes. Strategic hazard placement or green design likely creates substantial difficulty despite the more moderate length compared to hole 5.
A finishing par 4 with a punishing handicap 2 rating—second only to hole 5 in course difficulty—that approaches 475 yards from the gold tees. This demanding closer likely features water, out-of-bounds, or bunkering that creates drama and tests nerve on the round's final hole.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |||
| gold | 528 | 379 | 177 | 557 | 456 | 175 | 407 | 219 | 564 | 3462 | 533 | 444 | 183 | 507 | 328 | 198 | 403 | 393 | 474 | 3463 | 6925 |
| blue | 508 | 346 | 166 | 493 | 431 | 141 | 377 | 181 | 534 | 3177 | 503 | 401 | 147 | 487 | 312 | 166 | 374 | 360 | 443 | 3193 | 6370 |
| white | 473 | 317 | 139 | 449 | 398 | 113 | 344 | 151 | 492 | 2876 | 472 | 370 | 120 | 463 | 272 | 133 | 344 | 326 | 400 | 2900 | 5776 |
| red | 438 | 278 | 118 | 401 | 370 | 91 | 301 | 126 | 469 | 2592 | 423 | 325 | 106 | 416 | 240 | 91 | 296 | 276 | 360 | 2533 | 5125 |