River Downs Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Finksburg, MD with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,723 yards, slope 134, rating 71.8), white (6,269 yards, slope 130, rating 69.5), gold (5,905 yards, slope 122, rating 67.5). The hardest hole is #9, a par 5 playing 579 yards from the first tee.
River Downs Golf Club
Finksburg, MD
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A welcoming opening par 5 that plays relatively straightforward with a wide fairway. The hole offers good birdie opportunity for players who can position themselves properly in two shots before the green.

A stern par 4 that ranks among the course's most challenging holes. The fairway demands accuracy off the tee, with trouble lurking and the green well-protected to punish wayward approaches.

A short but deceptive par 3 where precision trumps distance. The green is small and surrounded by hazards, making club selection and placement critical despite the modest yardage.

The course's third-most difficult hole, this par 4 requires a strong, accurate tee shot to set up a manageable approach. Strategic hazards frame the fairway and guard the green's edges.

A lengthy par 5 that plays as a genuine three-shot hole for most players. The fairway offers multiple landing areas, but hazards penalize both poor positioning and overly ambitious attempts to reach the green in two.

River Downs' third-hardest par 4, this hole combines length with precision demands. Bunkers and other hazards are strategically placed to challenge both driving accuracy and the approach shot.

A mid-length par 3 that requires a confident, well-struck shot to a green that is well-guarded by hazards. The hole's difficulty lies in the precision needed rather than excessive yardage.

A solid par 4 with a balanced challenge from tee to green. The fairway and green present strategic elements that reward thoughtful positioning and penalize poor execution.

River Downs' signature hole and the most difficult on the course, this lengthy par 5 demands two powerful shots just to set up the approach. Strategic hazards and a well-protected green make this the ultimate test of skill.

A par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, offering a respite opportunity after the back-nine opening. The relatively forgiving fairway and green allow for a more aggressive approach.

A compact par 3 with a dramatic difference in yardage between the gold and other tees. The green's modest size and surrounding hazards demand precision, even from the shorter distances.

The second-most difficult hole on the course, this par 5 is a brute that few will birdie. Length combined with strategic hazards makes this a true three-shot hole even for accomplished players.

River Downs' easiest hole, this short par 4 provides a scoring opportunity with a more generous fairway and green complex. Even so, careless play can still lead to trouble.

A mid-range par 3 that balances moderate length with significant variation across the tee boxes. The green's defenses require an accurate approach rather than sheer distance.

The course's fourth-most difficult par 4, this hole combines length with strategic hazards that punish both the drive and approach. Precision and course management are essential.

A short par 4 that provides relief in difficulty but requires accuracy and smart positioning. The compact fairway and green demand thoughtful play despite the modest yardage.

A strong finishing par 5 with good scoring potential for those who navigate its hazards wisely. The hole offers multiple strategic options depending on positioning and risk tolerance.

A dramatic closing par 3 that demands a well-struck tee shot to a green guarded by significant hazards. The length and stakes of this finishing hole leave a memorable impression on 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 72 |
| HCP | 15 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | |||
| blue | 500 | 419 | 156 | 417 | 539 | 373 | 185 | 408 | 579 | 3576 | 380 | 170 | 570 | 338 | 195 | 430 | 356 | 496 | 212 | 3147 | 6723 |
| white | 482 | 395 | 133 | 385 | 476 | 366 | 163 | 378 | 542 | 3320 | 370 | 150 | 545 | 320 | 166 | 415 | 313 | 475 | 195 | 2949 | 6269 |
| gold | 455 | 370 | 156 | 349 | 445 | 352 | 185 | 363 | 525 | 3200 | 347 | 115 | 519 | 311 | 137 | 385 | 275 | 445 | 171 | 2705 | 5905 |