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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An easy par 3 with reasonable length and a forgiving green complex. This straightforward one-shotter provides a scoring opportunity with minimal hazard threat.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 7 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 10 | |||
| blue | 382 | 399 | 532 | 201 | 374 | 503 | 119 | 367 | 340 | 3217 | 223 | 168 | 287 | 382 | 405 | 371 | 498 | 471 | 406 | 3211 | 6428 |
| white | 374 | 373 | 520 | 174 | 360 | 460 | 110 | 359 | 332 | 3062 | 195 | 160 | 267 | 365 | 391 | 358 | 480 | 451 | 379 | 3046 | 6108 |
| gold | 329 | 323 | 415 | 166 | 315 | 440 | 105 | 312 | 310 | 2715 | 143 | 142 | 250 | 356 | 348 | 330 | 418 | 402 | 350 | 2739 | 5454 |