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

blueS:134R:71.8
whiteS:130R:69.5
goldS:122R:67.5

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 5
1Par 5
HCP 15
500482455

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 7
419395370

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1003PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 17
156133156

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 5
417385349

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 5
5Par 5
HCP 13
539476445

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 4
6Par 4
HCP 3
373366352

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001507PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 11
185163185

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 9
408378363

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 5
9Par 5
HCP 1
579542525

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 10
380370347

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10011PAR 3
11Par 3
HCP 16
170150115

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10015020025012PAR 5
12Par 5
HCP 2
570545519

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 18
338320311

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 14
195166137

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 4
430415385

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 12
356313275

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 5
17Par 5
HCP 8
496475445

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015018PAR 3
18Par 3
HCP 6
212195171

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par543454345374354344533572
HCP157175133119110162181441286
blue500419156417539373185408579357638017057033819543035649621231476723
white482395133385476366163378542332037015054532016641531347519529496269
gold455370156349445352185363525320034711551931113738527544517127055905

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