River Valley Ranch Golf Club
About River Valley Ranch Golf Club
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Carbondale, Colorado (81623). The course was designed by Jay Morrish and established in 1998. From the Black tees, the course plays to 7,184 yards with a par of 72. The Black tees carry a slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 72.9.
Walking is permitted.
River Valley Ranch Golf Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 148, putting it in the upper half of courses in Colorado for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 5,114 to 7,184 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
7,184
Slope
130
Rating
72.9
Course Difficulty Analysis
148
This Course
139
CO Average
113
US Average
Based on 183 rated courses in Colorado
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 130 | 72.9 | 400 | 534 | 211 | 391 | 541 | 453 | 313 | 175 | 401 | 3419 | 419 | 566 | 442 | 186 | 405 | 474 | 226 | 607 | 440 | 3765 | 7,184 |
Black-Blue | 128 | 71.0 | 387 | 534 | 178 | 366 | 541 | 420 | 313 | 175 | 401 | 3315 | 347 | 566 | 420 | 186 | 405 | 438 | 185 | 607 | 391 | 3545 | 6,860 |
Blue | 148 | 77.1 | 387 | 507 | 178 | 366 | 507 | 420 | 273 | 167 | 362 | 3167 | 347 | 528 | 420 | 157 | 369 | 438 | 185 | 570 | 391 | 3405 | 6,572 |
Blue | 122 | 69.8 | 387 | 507 | 178 | 366 | 507 | 420 | 273 | 167 | 362 | 3167 | 347 | 528 | 420 | 157 | 369 | 438 | 185 | 570 | 391 | 3405 | 6,572 |
Blue-White | 115 | 68.7 | 366 | 467 | 178 | 366 | 507 | 393 | 273 | 167 | 330 | 3047 | 347 | 491 | 367 | 157 | 369 | 413 | 185 | 509 | 363 | 3201 | 6,248 |
Blue-White | 142 | 74.5 | 366 | 467 | 178 | 366 | 507 | 369 | 273 | 167 | 306 | 2999 | 347 | 455 | 367 | 157 | 369 | 348 | 185 | 509 | 363 | 3100 | 6,099 |
White | 111 | 67.2 | 366 | 467 | 150 | 334 | 471 | 393 | 230 | 150 | 330 | 2891 | 317 | 491 | 367 | 130 | 288 | 413 | 147 | 509 | 363 | 3025 | 5,916 |
White | 140 | 72.6 | 366 | 467 | 150 | 334 | 471 | 369 | 230 | 150 | 306 | 2843 | 317 | 455 | 367 | 130 | 288 | 348 | 147 | 509 | 363 | 2924 | 5,767 |
White-Red | 104 | 65.0 | 250 | 467 | 125 | 334 | 437 | 346 | 230 | 150 | 330 | 2669 | 317 | 423 | 367 | 108 | 288 | 322 | 120 | 475 | 363 | 2783 | 5,452 |
White-Red | 136 | 70.7 | 250 | 467 | 125 | 334 | 437 | 346 | 230 | 150 | 306 | 2645 | 317 | 423 | 367 | 108 | 288 | 322 | 120 | 475 | 363 | 2783 | 5,428 |
Red | 125 | 70.1 | 250 | 434 | 125 | 304 | 437 | 346 | 201 | 137 | 268 | 2502 | 279 | 423 | 345 | 108 | 267 | 322 | 120 | 475 | 359 | 2698 | 5,200 |
Red | 99 | 63.5 | 250 | 434 | 125 | 304 | 437 | 346 | 201 | 137 | 268 | 2502 | 279 | 423 | 345 | 108 | 267 | 322 | 120 | 475 | 273 | 2612 | 5,114 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 8 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
River Valley Ranch Golf Club offers 12 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | 7,184 | 130 | 72.9 | 0-5 |
Black-Blue | 6,860 | 128 | 71.0 | 0-5 |
Blue | 6,572 | 148 | 77.1 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,572 | 122 | 69.8 | 5-15 |
Blue-White | 6,248 | 115 | 68.7 | 5-15 |
Blue-White | 6,099 | 142 | 74.5 | 12-22 |
White | 5,916 | 111 | 67.2 | 12-22 |
White | 5,767 | 140 | 72.6 | 12-22 |
White-Red | 5,452 | 104 | 65.0 | 20-30 |
White-Red | 5,428 | 136 | 70.7 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,200 | 125 | 70.1 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,114 | 99 | 63.5 | 20-30 |
Amenities at River Valley Ranch Golf Club
River Valley Ranch Golf Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for River Valley Ranch Golf Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Valley Ranch Golf Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is a public golf course located in Carbondale, CO. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does River Valley Ranch Golf Club have?expand_more
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1998. The course was designed by Jay Morrish.
What is the yardage at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
From the Blue-White tees, River Valley Ranch Golf Club plays to 6,248 yards (par 72). The course offers 12 tee sets ranging from 5,114 to 7,184 yards.
What is the slope rating at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
The Black tees at River Valley Ranch Golf Club have a slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 72.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is above average difficulty.
Can you walk River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at River Valley Ranch Golf Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at River Valley Ranch Golf Club. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does River Valley Ranch Golf Club offer?expand_more
River Valley Ranch Golf Club offers a pro shop.
Where is River Valley Ranch Golf Club located?expand_more
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is located at 303 River Valley Ranch Dr in Carbondale, CO 81623. You can reach them at 970-963-3625.
What is the difficulty level at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 148. It plays harder than 79% of golf courses in Colorado. The average slope rating in Colorado is 139. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
River Valley Ranch Golf Club offers 12 tee sets. Black tees (7,184 yards, slope 130) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Red tees (5,114 yards, slope 99) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
Beginners at River Valley Ranch Golf Club should play the Red tees, which play 5,114 yards with a slope of 99. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White tees (slope 111, rating 67.2) at River Valley Ranch Golf Club would have a course handicap of 10 and an expected score of approximately 82. This is calculated using the USGA World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?expand_more
A typical round at River Valley Ranch Golf Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.