River Ridge Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Independence, IA with a par of 72. It offers 3 tee sets: blue (6,442 yards, slope 123, rating 71.6), white - blue (6,224 yards, slope 120, rating 70.3), white (6,038 yards, slope 119, rating 69.8). The hardest hole is #1, a par 5 playing 580 yards from the first tee.
River Ridge Golf Club
Independence, IA
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River Ridge's opening hole is a demanding par 5 that plays as the course's most difficult. The fairway is relatively open off the tee, but tightens as it approaches a well-bunkered green, demanding accuracy on the approach shot.
A substantial par 4 that requires two solid shots to reach the green. Water hazards frame the left side of the fairway, while bunkers guard the approach, making positioning off the tee critical.
A short par 4 that deceives with its modest length—it plays as one of the course's easiest holes. The relatively open fairway and green offer a scoring opportunity for those who find the fairway.
A mid-length par 3 featuring a relatively straightforward shot to the green. The putting surface is protected by bunkers, though the hole offers a reasonable target for an accurate tee shot.
The shortest par 4 on the course, this hole presents an excellent birdie opportunity with a short fairway and green. A compact design makes this one of the course's most approachable holes.
A formidable par 4 that ranks third in difficulty and demands two precise shots. The fairway narrows considerably, and bunkers frame both sides of the approach, leaving little room for error.
A manageable par 5 with a relatively open fairway that allows players to position themselves for a scoring opportunity. The green is well-protected by bunkers, requiring careful placement on the approach shot.
A short par 3 with a modest yardage that plays straightforwardly to a moderately defended green. Bunkers and contours around the putting surface provide the primary challenge.
A mid-length par 4 that offers a good scoring opportunity from the tee. The hole maintains a relatively open character, though greenside bunkers demand precision with the approach shot.
A brutal par 5 ranked second in difficulty, this hole demands three strong shots to reach the scoring zone. Hazards frame both sides of the fairway, and the green's defenses punish wayward approaches.
A substantial par 4 that ranks sixth in difficulty and requires two accurate shots. The fairway narrows as it approaches the green, which is guarded by bunkers on the right side.
A short par 4 that provides a birdie chance despite its modest yardage. The straightforward design features minimal hazards, rewarding solid ball-striking with a reasonable scoring opportunity.
A mid-length par 3 with a relatively direct approach to the green. Bunkers protect the putting surface, creating the primary test of accuracy on this moderate-length one-shotter.
The easiest par 4 on the course, this short hole offers an excellent birdie opportunity. The open fairway and green design provide a welcome scoring chance for all skill levels.
A strong par 4 ranking fourth in overall difficulty that demands two quality shots to score well. The fairway is tightened by hazards, while bunkers guard the green's approach and flanks.
A par 5 with a moderate length that provides a genuine birdie opportunity. The fairway remains relatively open off the tee, and the green's defenses are reasonable for a five-shotter.
A short par 3 that plays straightforwardly to a protected green. Bunkers frame the putting surface, and the modest yardage makes this a manageable one-shot hole.
A mid-length par 4 that finishes the round with a solid test of accuracy. The fairway is reasonably open, but bunkers guard the green's approach, demanding a composed finishing shot.
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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 1 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |||
| blue | 580 | 450 | 314 | 210 | 283 | 408 | 485 | 153 | 338 | 3221 | 580 | 450 | 314 | 210 | 283 | 408 | 485 | 153 | 338 | 3221 | 6442 |
| white - blue | 560 | 400 | 284 | 176 | 270 | 388 | 475 | 135 | 315 | 3003 | 580 | 450 | 314 | 210 | 283 | 408 | 485 | 153 | 338 | 3221 | 6224 |
| white | 560 | 400 | 300 | 176 | 270 | 388 | 475 | 135 | 315 | 3019 | 560 | 400 | 300 | 176 | 270 | 388 | 475 | 135 | 315 | 3019 | 6038 |