River Heights Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Dekalb, IL with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,428 yards, slope 129, rating 71), white (6,108 yards, slope 125, rating 69.5), gold (5,454 yards, slope 118, rating 66.5). The hardest hole is #3, a par 5 playing 532 yards from the first tee.

River Heights Golf Course

Dekalb, IL

blueS:129R:71
whiteS:125R:69.5
goldS:118R:66.5

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1Par 4
HCP 7
382374329

A straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers protect the right side of the green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot to avoid a difficult recovery.

2Par 4
HCP 12
399373323

A moderate par 4 with a generous landing area off the tee. Water hazards line the left side throughout the hole, requiring left-side avoidance and rewarding a solid approach into the green.

3Par 5
HCP 1
532520415

The course's signature par 5 and the number one handicap hole, this three-shotter features strategic bunkering throughout the fairway. The narrowing fairway and well-guarded green make this a true test of scoring ability.

4Par 3
HCP 14
201174166

A short par 3 with a relatively straightforward green complex. Despite its modest length, accurate placement is needed to avoid greenside bunkers and the surrounding hazards that frame the putting surface.

5Par 4
HCP 5
374360315

A challenging par 4 that plays as the fifth most difficult hole on the course. The fairway features strategic bunkering, and the green is well-protected, requiring two solid shots to reach it safely.

6Par 5
HCP 4
503460440

A long par 5 offering risk-reward opportunities for aggressive players. Hazards frame both sides of the fairway, and the undulating green complex demands precision on the approach shot for scoring chances.

7Par 3
HCP 18
119110105

The easiest hole on the course, this short par 3 features a forgiving green and minimal hazard concern. Its brevity makes it an ideal birdie opportunity despite modest length.

8Par 4
HCP 11
367359312

A mid-length par 4 with a relatively open fairway leading to a well-guarded green. Strategic bunkering near the green penalizes imprecise approach shots and adds interest to an otherwise manageable hole.

9Par 4
HCP 15
340332310

A short par 4 that plays deceptively difficult due to its compact green and surrounding hazards. The narrow approach corridor demands controlled ball striking to avoid costly mistakes.

10Par 3
HCP 2
223195143

A demanding par 3 and the second-hardest hole on the course, featuring a long carry to a well-protected green. Water or bunkers guard the target, making club selection and execution critical to par.

11Par 3
HCP 16
168160142

An easy par 3 with reasonable length and a forgiving green complex. This straightforward one-shotter provides a scoring opportunity with minimal hazard threat.

12Par 4
HCP 17
287267250

A short par 4 that plays to advantage from shorter tees, offering an accessible birdie opportunity. Despite modest length, strategic bunkers and green contours require precision on the approach.

13Par 4
HCP 9
382365356

A mid-length par 4 with moderate difficulty and balanced hazard placement. The fairway maintains consistent width, but accurate approach play is needed to avoid greenside bunkers protecting the target.

14Par 4
HCP 3
405391348

A strong par 4 ranked third in difficulty, this hole features a narrow fairway with hazards demanding left-side avoidance. The demanding approach into a well-protected green tests a golfer's full shot-making ability.

15Par 4
HCP 13
371358330

A moderate par 4 with strategic bunkering along the fairway and at the green. The hole's character is defined by the need for positional accuracy off the tee to set up a manageable approach.

16Par 5
HCP 8
498480418

A long par 5 with hazards strategically placed throughout the fairway corridor. The three-shotter rewards accurate positioning on both earlier shots and presents a challenging approach to a protected green.

17Par 5
HCP 6
471451402

A scenic par 5 ranked sixth in difficulty, combining length with strategic hazard placement. The fairway's width varies strategically, and approach play into the guarded green separates solid scores from excellent ones.

18Par 4
HCP 10
406379350

A strong finishing par 4 requiring two quality shots to secure the green in regulation. Hazards frame the approach corridor, and the final green demands accuracy to close out the round with a satisfying score.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par445345344363344445543672
HCP712114541811152161793138610
blue382399532201374503119367340321722316828738240537149847140632116428
white374373520174360460110359332306219516026736539135848045137930466108
gold329323415166315440105312310271514314225035634833041840235027395454

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