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

goldS:124R:72
blackS:123R:69.9
whiteS:107R:64.8
blue-whiteS:91R:57.9

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 5
393369320200

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.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 5
2Par 5
HCP 17
515500408200

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.

Hole 3 satellite
1001503PAR 3
3Par 3
HCP 13
180165130130

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.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502002504PAR 4
4Par 4
HCP 3
413382315200

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.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502001001502002505PAR 5
5Par 5
HCP 1
535520405200

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.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 4
6Par 4
HCP 9
388365300200

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.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502002501001502002507PAR 4
7Par 4
HCP 15
364344266200

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.

Hole 8 satellite
1001502001001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 11
388363295200

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.

Hole 9 satellite
1009PAR 3
9Par 3
HCP 7
168141120120

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.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 14
359350285200

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.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 5
11Par 5
HCP 18
498472405200

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.

Hole 12 satellite
10012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 12
160140111111

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.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 4
13Par 4
HCP 4
413395340200

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.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020025014PAR 4
14Par 4
HCP 10
382362295200

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.

Hole 15 satellite
10015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 16
427365325200

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.

Hole 16 satellite
10015016PAR 3
16Par 3
HCP 6
200190150150

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.

Hole 17 satellite
10015020025017PAR 5
17Par 5
HCP 8
542515410200

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.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 4
18Par 4
HCP 2
359337280200

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

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par453454443364534443543672
HCP517133191511714181241016682
gold393515180413535388364388168334435949816041338242720054235933406684
black369500165382520365344363141314935047214039536236519051533731266275
white320408130315405300266295120255928540511134029532515041028026015160
blue-white200200130200200200200200120165020020011120020020015020020016613311

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