River Strand Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Bradenton, FL with a par of 72. It offers 9 tee sets: black (6,868 yards, slope 141, rating 73.2), blue (6,415 yards, slope 137, rating 71.1), combo 1 (6,125 yards, slope 130, rating 70), white (5,900 yards, slope 125, rating 68.8), combo 2 (5,639 yards, slope 119, rating 67.7), green (5,350 yards, slope 113, rating 66.7), combo 3 (5,058 yards, slope 110, rating 65.4), gold (4,793 yards, slope 110, rating 64), silver (3,803 yards, slope 103, rating 60.3). The hardest hole is #16, a par 4 playing 433 yards from the first tee.
River Strand Golf & Country Club
Bradenton, FL
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a welcoming fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the putting surface, requiring accuracy on the approach shot to avoid sand.
A short par 3 playing downhill to a receptive green. The hole's brevity belies its importance as an early scoring opportunity, with minimal hazards allowing for aggressive play.
A commanding par 5 that plays longer than its yardage suggests, offering multiple routes to the green depending on how far a player can carry from the tee. The length and routing make this a pivotal hole in the round's opening stretch.
A compact par 4 with a narrow corridor from tee to green that demands positional play off the tee. Tight framing and potential hazards left and right require controlled execution to reach the green cleanly.
A mid-length par 3 featuring an elevated green that plays longer than the yardage card indicates. The uphill nature and exposed putting surface make this a test of both distance control and nerves.
A substantial par 4 that ranks among the course's most demanding holes, requiring two strong shots to reach a well-protected green. Strategic bunkering and length combine to make this a legitimate birdie opportunity that punishes loose play.
A well-proportioned par 4 with a slightly dogleg character that offers golfers options off the tee. Moderate length and accessible green make this a reasonable scoring hole within the round.
River Strand's signature par 5 and the course's most difficult hole, demanding three precise shots to reach the green in regulation. Water hazards and bunkering throughout create a dramatic risk-reward scenario that will challenge even skilled players.
A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that offers a direct route to the green despite potential hazards framing the hole. The challenge lies in positioning the approach shot to avoid bunkers and water guarding the putting surface.
A strong par 4 that begins the back nine with a test of sustained accuracy, featuring hazards that demand respect on both tee and approach shots. The hole's positioning within the round makes it a critical test of a player's form.
A short and straightforward par 3 that provides a brief respite on the back nine. Despite its modest length, the green's framing can deceive, and a miss in the wrong direction can quickly undo a good position in the round.
A lengthy par 5 that ranks as the second-most difficult hole on the course, requiring power and precision to navigate its length and hazards. The back nine's most demanding hole, it serves as a major test of a player's ability to execute under pressure.
A mid-length par 4 with a straightforward routing that doesn't demand dramatic carry distances but rewards accuracy with scoring opportunities. Strategic bunkering and fairway width create a balanced test of shot-making.
A challenging par 3 at the back nine's midpoint featuring an elevated green and hazards that penalize both short and wide misses. The hole's difficulty belies its par, making it a potential scoring trap for the unwary.
A powerful par 4 demanding two strong, accurate shots to reach a well-defended green in regulation. Strategic hazards throughout the hole's length create multiple decision points where positioning becomes paramount.
River Strand's most difficult hole overall, a long par 4 that requires championship-caliber golf from tee to green. Water, bunkers, and length converge to make this a defining moment in any competitive round.
A solid par 4 in the finishing stretch that balances difficulty with playability through strategic bunkering and a fairway that rewards control. The hole's position late in the round adds psychological weight to each shot.
A dramatic closing par 5 that provides a fitting finale to the round, offering birdie opportunities for those who can navigate its hazards with two strong blows. Water and bunkering throughout the hole demand respect, but the achievable par 5 allows for an exciting finish.
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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 5 | |||
| black | 338 | 183 | 515 | 332 | 207 | 439 | 337 | 543 | 357 | 3251 | 396 | 186 | 574 | 379 | 230 | 433 | 459 | 429 | 531 | 3617 | 6868 |
| blue | 316 | 155 | 495 | 304 | 183 | 401 | 319 | 527 | 330 | 3030 | 370 | 160 | 534 | 359 | 208 | 412 | 433 | 404 | 505 | 3385 | 6415 |
| combo 1 | 316 | 155 | 470 | 304 | 171 | 358 | 289 | 493 | 330 | 2886 | 361 | 160 | 494 | 359 | 178 | 412 | 399 | 404 | 472 | 3239 | 6125 |
| white | 287 | 118 | 470 | 275 | 171 | 358 | 289 | 493 | 306 | 2767 | 361 | 147 | 494 | 333 | 178 | 378 | 399 | 371 | 472 | 3133 | 5900 |
| combo 2 | 287 | 118 | 470 | 275 | 139 | 316 | 289 | 462 | 306 | 2662 | 361 | 147 | 452 | 333 | 150 | 378 | 363 | 371 | 422 | 2977 | 5639 |
| green | 276 | 102 | 449 | 243 | 139 | 316 | 271 | 462 | 268 | 2526 | 331 | 123 | 452 | 303 | 150 | 340 | 363 | 340 | 422 | 2824 | 5350 |
| combo 3 | 276 | 102 | 404 | 243 | 107 | 316 | 271 | 426 | 268 | 2413 | 268 | 123 | 424 | 303 | 124 | 340 | 323 | 340 | 400 | 2645 | 5058 |
| gold | 262 | 90 | 404 | 217 | 107 | 287 | 256 | 426 | 218 | 2267 | 268 | 97 | 424 | 277 | 124 | 305 | 323 | 308 | 400 | 2526 | 4793 |
| silver | 223 | 86 | 345 | 214 | 95 | 216 | 183 | 345 | 212 | 1919 | 240 | 89 | 338 | 192 | 70 | 203 | 228 | 223 | 301 | 1884 | 3803 |