River Birch Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Bamberg, SC with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,666 yards, slope 131, rating 72.2), white (6,175 yards, slope 125, rating 70.2), gold (5,537 yards, slope 116, rating 67.9). The hardest hole is #14, a par 4 playing 410 yards from the first tee.
River Birch Golf Course
Bamberg, SC
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This lengthy par 5 features a straightforward layout with room off the tee, though the fairway gradually tightens as it approaches the green. Water hazards frame the left side throughout, demanding accuracy on the approach shot to avoid trouble guarding this demanding opening hole.
A compact par 4 where precision matters more than distance, with the fairway corridor narrowing significantly as it approaches the green. Bunkers and rough terrain flank both sides of the approach, making this a deceptive test despite its modest yardage.
A short but tricky par 3 over a water hazard that fronts the green. The putting surface is well-bunkered, requiring a precise carry to avoid both the water and sand.
This par 4 plays as a gentle dogleg with an open fairway that invites aggressive play off the tee. The green sits elevated and is protected by bunkers, creating a challenging short game if the approach is missed.
A mid-length par 3 where water threatens the entire left side of the hole, leaving only a narrow right-side bailout area. The elevated green is further protected by bunkers, making this a nervy mid-round test.
This par 5 is the course's most difficult hole, stretching across a significant distance with water lurking along the right side throughout play. The fairway narrows considerably on the approach, forcing precision over distance on the final shot.
A beautifully bunkered par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, with strategic sand hazards framing both sides of the fairway and guarding the green. The undulating terrain and tight approach corridor make this a premier short par 4.
This par 4 offers a relatively open fairway but demands precision on the approach to a green ringed by trouble. Water or bunkers create a challenging short-game environment for those who miss the target.
The second-most difficult hole at River Birch, this commanding par 4 features a long, demanding approach shot to a well-guarded green. Hazards frame both sides, and the putting surface is protected by bunkers and sloped terrain.
A strong par 4 with a fairway that opens invitingly off the tee before narrowing considerably on approach to a green nestled between hazards. Accuracy is essential to avoid the trouble that guards this hole's finishing stretch.
This mid-length par 4 features a fairway with some width that gradually constricts toward the green, where bunkers and rough define the sides. The approach demands precision to avoid the hazards protecting the small putting surface.
A short but scenic par 3 where hazards surround the green on multiple sides, leaving only a narrow opening for the approach shot. The compact size belies the challenge of hitting this demanding target.
This par 5 plays as a dramatic dogleg with strategic bunkering throughout the fairway corridor and around the green. Water and sand hazards shape play on both approach shots, creating an interesting risk-reward dynamic.
River Birch's most difficult hole, this par 4 demands precision from tee to green with bunkers and hazards strategically placed throughout. The fairway narrows into a gauntlet of trouble, making this a formidable closing stretch challenge.
A shorter par 4 that tempts aggression off the tee, though hazards on both sides and around the green penalize errant shots. The tight approach area and bunkered green create challenges despite the reduced yardage.
This substantial par 5 features a wide-open fairway that gradually narrows, with water or bunkers guarding the outside of the dogleg shape. Multiple layup options exist, but the approach to the protected green requires careful club selection.
A mid-length par 3 with water threatening the left side and bunkers guarding the right side of the green. The narrow green and surrounding hazards demand a confident, well-struck shot to find the putting surface.
This challenging closing par 4 plays long with strategic bunkers framing the fairway and surrounding the green. The approach to the small, well-protected putting surface provides a fitting final test of precision for the round.
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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 16 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 3 | |||
| blue | 523 | 387 | 165 | 391 | 205 | 510 | 368 | 361 | 421 | 3331 | 378 | 400 | 155 | 531 | 410 | 323 | 516 | 180 | 442 | 3335 | 6666 |
| white | 505 | 336 | 139 | 358 | 172 | 481 | 343 | 345 | 385 | 3064 | 357 | 356 | 135 | 498 | 387 | 310 | 484 | 161 | 423 | 3111 | 6175 |
| gold | 460 | 292 | 124 | 330 | 139 | 431 | 302 | 309 | 353 | 2740 | 318 | 302 | 123 | 470 | 371 | 249 | 449 | 143 | 372 | 2797 | 5537 |