Distance: 145 yards (Red) | 195 yards (White) | 218 yards (Blue)  

Par: 3

Your round at Rivers Bend starts with a breathtaking tee shot from an elevated position atop the bluff edge, overlooking the Root River. This par 3 demands both distance control and accuracy—being short risks finding the river, while anything long or left leaves a challenging chip back onto the green with the lengthy rough. A rewarding start for those who can dial in their club selection and embrace the challenge!

Distance: 309 yards (Red) | 359 yards (White) | 448 yards (Blue)  

Par: 4 

Hole 2 may seem straightforward, but it’s secretly one of the toughest tests at Rivers Bend. A well-placed tee shot is essential—stray too far right, and you're flirting with Heron Rd, while the only pond on the course comes into play as the fairway bends slightly left. The elevated green is protected by woods on the right and back, which slope downward into the hole, making approach shots especially tricky. Accuracy and course management are key to escaping with par here.

Distance: 102 yards (Red) | 110 yards (White) | 122 yards (Blue)  

Par: 3

A short but deceptive par 3, The Barn Backdrop challenges golfers with a tight tee shot framed by pines and a green that drops off into a pond at the back. Precision is everything—too long, and you're wet; too short, and you’ll be left scrambling. As you step up to the tee, take in the stunning view of the barn and Hole 4’s green, making this one of the most picturesque shots at Rivers Bend.

Distance: 227 yards (Red) | 300 yards (White) | 305 yards (Blue)  

Par: 4

This par 4 is reachable for long hitters, offering a thrilling eagle opportunity—but precision is key. A pond guards the front of the green, while woods surround the sides and back, punishing any wayward approach. Adding to the challenge, long rough runs along the majority of the right side of the fairway, forcing golfers to be strategic off the tee. The smart play? Lay up to a comfortable wedge distance and attack the pin with control. However you choose to play it, Hole 4 will test both your risk tolerance and shot-making skills.

Distance: 236 yards (Red) | 289 yards (White) | 291 yards (Blue)  

Par: 4

Hole 5 may be a shorter par 4, but it demands careful strategy. Long rough lines the right side of the fairway, while pines border both the right and left, adding a narrow feel to the tee shot. The real challenge comes at the green—it sits significantly elevated, with a steep slope rolling back toward the fairway. Approach shots landing too close to the front risk a tough chip back up. Meanwhile, the woods behind the green present an out-of-bounds hazard, with the hill sloping down into the green from the trees. Precision is key to walking away with par on this well-protected hole.

Distance: 303 yards (Red) | 357 yards (White) | 370 yards (Blue)  

Par: 4

One of the most scenic holes on the course, The View Par 4 starts from an elevated tee box overlooking the entire front nine. Golfers are treated to a breathtaking perspective before taking on this strategic par 4. The fairway slopes downward midway, creating a natural landing zone that adds extra roll to well-placed tee shots.

However, precision is key—woods run the entire right side, ready to catch errant drives, and they wrap around the back of the green, making long approaches risky. The fairway levels off near 100 yards, setting up a more controlled approach. Those who find the fairway off the tee are rewarded with a runway effect, guiding shots toward the green. Once there, golfers can soak in a stunning view of the barn and Root River, making this hole as memorable as it is rewarding.

Distance: 129 yards (Red) | 132 yards (White) | 141 yards (Blue)  

Par: 3

Don't let the short yardage fool you—The River’s Edge Par 3 is as tricky as it is beautiful. The Root River flows alongside the entire right side, creating a natural hazard that demands precision off the tee. The green slopes from back to front, meaning any approach shot beyond the pin will leave a challenging downhill putt. Distance control and accuracy are crucial here, as anything too long or too far right can turn a birdie opportunity into a tough scramble for par.

Distance: 388 yards (Red) | 485 yards (White) | 578 yards (Blue)

Par: 5

A strong test of strategy, Hole 8 is a dogleg left par 5 that rewards well-placed drives. From the blue tees, the hole stretches to 578 yards, requiring a bold tee shot over the Root River. Woods line the entire right side, while intentionally tall rough separates it from Hole 9, making placement off the tee crucial to set up a successful approach.

Distance: 438 (Red) | 510 yards (White) | 546 yards (Blue)

Par: 5

Hole 9 features a dramatic dogleg right, requiring length off the tee, and precision to navigate the turn. The giant old cottonwoods standing left of the green define the hole’s character. With intentionally tall rough splitting it from Hole 8, this hole demands accuracy and thoughtful shot placement, especially from the 546-yard blue tees.