River Place Country Club
4207 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
The lay of the land.
How the course above sets up: its routing, character, and what to expect.
River Place Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Austin, TX, playing 4,347–6,381 yards from 5 sets of tees (slope 120–139, course rating up to 72.1).
Expect 34 bunkers; the back nine plays tougher.
The word on the course.
How golfers talk about it, summarized from public reviews. Their opinions, not our scoring.
Golfers describe River Place as one of the most dramatic elevation-change rounds in central Texas, a former private turned daily-fee on the bluffs above Lake Austin where blind tee shots, severe downhill par-3s, and tight tree-lined corridors define the experience. Reviewers consistently flag the views and quirky routing as the draw and note that conditioning and pace can be uneven for a public-access course.
Consistently praised
- The cliffside par-3s and downhill tee shots over canyons are the signature memories.
- Routing uses the terrain better than most Hill Country tracks at the price.
Worth knowing
- Conditioning has been inconsistent since the move to public play, set expectations accordingly.
Golfers recommend
- Take a cart, the walks between greens and tees are long and steep.
- Club down on downhill par-3s and trust the carry, the ball flies further than it looks.
Tee fit & expected score.
Set your handicap for the right tees, a realistic score, and the holes where you'll get a stroke.
Play the Member tees, 6053 yds
How to play it
- Scoring chances at #13, #15, so make your birdies count.
- Card-wreckers at #8, #14. Bogey is fine here; don't compound mistakes.
- 1 driveable par 4, a chance to steal a shot.
Tagged scorecard.
Per-hole tags for hazards, length, and scoring chances from your selected tee.
| Hole | Par | Yds | SI | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1• | 4 | 372 | 9 | |
| 2• | 3 | 139 | 17 | |
| 3• | 4 | 364 | 13 | |
| 4• | 5 | 558 | 3 | Tough |
| 5• | 4 | 378 | 5 | |
| 6• | 3 | 169 | 11 | |
| 7• | 4 | 416 | 7 | |
| 8•• | 4 | 394 | 1 | Tough |
| 9• | 4 | 371 | 15 | Birdie |
| Out | 35 | 3161 | ||
| 10• | 4 | 436 | 6 | |
| 11• | 4 | 392 | 8 | |
| 12• | 3 | 133 | 16 | |
| 13• | 5 | 497 | 4 | Reachable |
| 14•• | 4 | 363 | 2 | Tough |
| 15• | 4 | 287 | 18 | DriveableBirdie |
| 16• | 3 | 209 | 10 | Long 3 |
| 17• | 5 | 576 | 12 | |
| 18• | 4 | 327 | 14 | |
| In | 36 | 3220 | ||
All tees & ratings
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6381 | 72.1 | 139 | 71 |
| Member | 6053 | 70.2 | 137 | 71 |
| Bronze | 5859 | 69.3 | 135 | 71 |
| Green | 5337 | 66.9 | 127 | 71 |
| Red | 4347 | 63.1 | 120 | 71 |
Conditions & terrain.
Today's wind by hole, the climbs and drops, and a seven-day playability outlook.
7-day outlook
Best window this week: Sat 09-26 · 93/100
Frequently asked.
- How long is River Place Country Club?
- River Place Country Club plays 4,347–6,381 yards across 5 sets of tees, to a par of 71 from the back tees.
- How difficult is River Place Country Club?
- Its slope rating ranges 120–139, with a course rating up to 72.1. The back nine plays tougher.
- Which tees should I play at River Place Country Club?
- A mid-handicap golfer (around 15) best fits the Member tees at 6,053 yards. Match your own driver distance or handicap with the tee selector on this page.
- How many bunkers does River Place Country Club have?
- River Place Country Club has 34 bunkers, and water comes into play on 5 holes.
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