River Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Adel, IA with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: gold (6,684 yards, slope 124, rating 72), black (6,275 yards, slope 123, rating 69.9), white (5,160 yards, slope 107, rating 64.8), blue-white (3,311 yards, slope 91, rating 57.9). The hardest hole is #5, a par 5 playing 535 yards from the first tee.
River Valley Golf Course
Adel, IA
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A straightforward opening par 4 with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard the right side of the green, while the left offers a safer approach route, setting an inviting tone for the round.

A lengthy par 5 that rewards aggressive play with a birdie opportunity for longer hitters. The fairway is relatively open, but water hazards and rough edges demand accuracy on the approach to a well-bunkered green.

A short par 3 playing to a compact green surrounded by strategic bunkering. The elevated tee shot requires precision over distance, as missing the green leaves a challenging up-and-down.

The course's third-hardest hole, this par 4 features a tight, tree-lined fairway that demands an accurate drive. Out-of-bounds threats lurk along one side, while a well-defended green with bunkers penalizes wayward approach shots.

River Valley's signature hole and the number-one handicap par 5, this beast stretches over 500 yards from the back tees with water hazards and bunkers strategically placed throughout. Only the most confident and skillful players can reach this green in two, while most will require careful positioning for a challenging third shot.

A mid-length par 4 with a dogleg character that forces golfers to navigate around strategically placed hazards. The fairway narrows at the landing zone, and the green is well-guarded by bunkers, requiring both distance and accuracy.

A shorter par 4 that plays more difficult than its yardage suggests due to a tight, bending fairway. Strategic bunkering and rough terrain near the green reward precision over power on both the drive and approach.

A mid-length par 4 with bunkers threatening the fairway and guarding the green's approach. The hole's defining challenge is maintaining position through a narrowing landing area before executing an accurate approach shot.

A picturesque par 3 of moderate length playing over water to a receptive green. While the green itself is relatively open, the water hazard in front demands a confident, well-struck tee shot to avoid trouble.

A relatively short par 4 that offers birdie potential for accurate strikers. The fairway is open and inviting, but bunkers guarding the green's perimeter punish approach shots that stray offline.

The back nine's easiest par 5, this hole features a generous fairway with water hazards positioned to catch wayward shots. The length and relatively open landing areas make this a true scoring opportunity for those who can control their distance.

A short but tricky par 3 where precision is paramount over distance. A small, well-bunkered green surrounded by trouble leaves little margin for error on the tee shot.

The fourth-hardest hole on the course, this par 4 features a narrow fairway flanked by hazards that demand an accurate tee shot. The approach to the heavily bunkered green requires careful club selection and execution.

A mid-length par 4 with a relatively open fairway that narrows near the green. Bunkers strategically positioned around the putting surface defend against sloppy approaches, creating a fair but firm finishing sequence.

A longer par 4 that plays as one of the back nine's sterner tests, with length and strategic bunkering throughout. The fairway tightens as it approaches the green, and well-placed hazards penalize those who cannot position their drive properly.

A strong par 3 of 200 yards from the tips, this hole demands a full, confident swing to a well-bunkered green over water. The elevated tee and hazard placement make this a pivotal scoring hole late in the round.

A dramatic finishing par 5 that features water hazards and bunkers strategically placed to challenge both aggressive and conservative players. The fairway winds through trouble, and the approach to the green requires careful navigation of the final hazards.

The course's second-hardest hole, this closing par 4 offers no easy route to the green with out-of-bounds and bunkers threatening on both sides. A demanding finishing hole that tests composure and accuracy when the round is on the line.
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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 5 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | |||
| gold | 393 | 515 | 180 | 413 | 535 | 388 | 364 | 388 | 168 | 3344 | 359 | 498 | 160 | 413 | 382 | 427 | 200 | 542 | 359 | 3340 | 6684 |
| black | 369 | 500 | 165 | 382 | 520 | 365 | 344 | 363 | 141 | 3149 | 350 | 472 | 140 | 395 | 362 | 365 | 190 | 515 | 337 | 3126 | 6275 |
| white | 320 | 408 | 130 | 315 | 405 | 300 | 266 | 295 | 120 | 2559 | 285 | 405 | 111 | 340 | 295 | 325 | 150 | 410 | 280 | 2601 | 5160 |
| blue-white | 200 | 200 | 130 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 120 | 1650 | 200 | 200 | 111 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 150 | 200 | 200 | 1661 | 3311 |