River Valley Ranch Golf Club
Course at a glance
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course in Carbondale, Colorado (81623). The course was designed by Jay Morrish and opened in 1998. From the Black tees, River Valley Ranch Golf Club plays to 7,184 yards at par 72. The course offers 12 sets of tees ranging from 5,114 to 7,184 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 72.9, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 76% of rated golf courses in Colorado. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with winter rye greens and winter rye fairways. Hazards include 51-60 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at River Valley Ranch Golf Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
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 179 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 |
BlueWomen's | 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 |
BlueMen's | 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-WhiteMen's | 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-WhiteWomen's | 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 |
WhiteMen's | 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 |
WhiteWomen's | 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-RedMen's | 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-RedWomen's | 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. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| 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 full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
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How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for River Valley Ranch Golf Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Valley Ranch Golf Club a public or private golf course?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Contact the course directly or call 970-963-3625 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does River Valley Ranch Golf Club offer?
River Valley Ranch Golf Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is River Valley Ranch Golf Club located?
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?
River Valley Ranch Golf Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 148. It plays harder than 76% 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?
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?
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 is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the White tees (slope 111, rating 67.2) at River Valley Ranch Golf Club has a course handicap of 10, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at River Valley Ranch Golf Club?
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.