Riverwatch Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Sparta, TN with a par of 72. It offers 5 tee sets: gold (6,850 yards, slope 130, rating 73.1), orange (6,413 yards, slope 126, rating 71), blue (6,033 yards, slope 124, rating 69.1), green (5,473 yards, slope 116, rating 66.5), white (4,629 yards, slope 109, rating 62.9). The hardest hole is #13, a par 4 playing 389 yards from the first tee.
Riverwatch Golf Club
Sparta, TN
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A straightforward par 5 that plays longer from the back tees, with a fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Water hazards and greenside bunkers create the primary challenge on the approach shot, rewarding accurate positioning off the tee.

A demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult holes, with a tight fairway that demands precision from the outset. Bunkers and water guard the approach to a well-protected green, leaving little room for error.

A mid-length par 3 with a green surrounded by strategic bunkering that requires an accurate tee shot. The hazard placement makes club selection critical to avoiding costly mistakes on this one-shot hole.

The course's second-most difficult par 5, featuring length and a dogleg that shapes play away from trouble. Water and bunkers threaten both the driving zone and the approach, making this a strategic two-shot proposition to reach the green in regulation.

A mid-length par 4 that plays shorter from most tees, offering a good scoring opportunity despite its ranking as a handicap 16 hole. The fairway is relatively open, but the approach to the green requires care to avoid well-positioned hazards.

A short par 4 that emphasizes accuracy over distance, with a narrow fairway that concentrates play into a specific corridor. The green is tightly bunkered, making the approach shot as critical as the drive on this strategic hole.

A short par 3 over water to a well-protected green surrounded by bunkers and natural hazards. The modest yardage belies the precision required to avoid the multiple trouble spots guarding the target.

The easiest hole on the course in terms of handicap, offering genuine birdie potential with a straightforward design and relatively open approach. The fairway and green are forgiving, making this a welcome break in the course's test of golf.

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that may narrow or bend, requiring thoughtful positioning off the tee. The approach to the green presents the hole's primary challenge, with hazards strategically placed to catch poorly executed second shots.

A solid par 4 that presents a balanced test from tee to green, with a fairway that narrows slightly as it approaches the landing area. The green is protected by bunkers and other hazards, requiring an accurate approach to set up a scoring opportunity.

A manageable par 4 that plays shorter from most tees, offering excellent scoring potential as the second-easiest hole on the course. The relatively open design allows for a more aggressive approach compared to many of Riverwatch's longer par 4s.

A par 5 of moderate difficulty that features strategic bunkering and water hazards throughout the hole. The fairway layout rewards accurate positioning, with the approach shot presenting the most demanding test to reach the green in three.

The course's most difficult hole overall, this par 4 demands precision and distance in equal measure with tight fairway corridors and heavily bunkered green complexes. Every shot on this hole carries significant risk, making it Riverwatch's premier test of golf.

A very short par 3 that provides relief in the round despite its mid-range handicap ranking, with a modest target surrounded by strategic bunkering. Precision rather than power determines success on this diminutive one-shot hole.

A third-most difficult par 4 featuring length and strategic hazard placement that requires two quality shots to reach the green in regulation. The fairway architecture rewards smart positioning, with water and bunkers threatening both timid and overly aggressive approaches.

A short par 3 over hazards to a green protected by bunkers and natural features, requiring an accurate tee shot to a modest target. The yardage is short, but the hazard density makes club selection and execution equally important.

A mid-length par 4 with a fairway that plays relatively straight, though hazards tighten the landing zone and guard the green. The hole demands solid contact on both the drive and approach to avoid trouble on this well-balanced test.

A finishing par 5 of considerable length that plays as a strong closing hole, with water and bunkers strategically placed throughout the hole. The dogleg design and bunkered green demand accurate positioning and decision-making down the stretch.
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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 5 | |||
| gold | 501 | 440 | 202 | 540 | 413 | 340 | 208 | 413 | 450 | 3507 | 406 | 339 | 520 | 445 | 156 | 395 | 189 | 413 | 480 | 3343 | 6850 |
| orange | 489 | 391 | 194 | 515 | 387 | 301 | 183 | 381 | 402 | 3243 | 390 | 329 | 500 | 416 | 146 | 375 | 169 | 387 | 458 | 3170 | 6413 |
| blue | 478 | 347 | 176 | 472 | 347 | 289 | 163 | 367 | 375 | 3014 | 377 | 313 | 488 | 389 | 136 | 354 | 151 | 366 | 445 | 3019 | 6033 |
| green | 422 | 316 | 143 | 413 | 283 | 266 | 146 | 317 | 359 | 2665 | 341 | 292 | 454 | 365 | 125 | 328 | 141 | 329 | 433 | 2808 | 5473 |
| white | 374 | 280 | 118 | 327 | 250 | 235 | 130 | 286 | 318 | 2318 | 276 | 220 | 367 | 323 | 115 | 249 | 112 | 309 | 340 | 2311 | 4629 |