River Hills Country Club
About River Hills Country Club
River Hills Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Lake Wylie, South Carolina (29710). The course was designed by Willard Byrd and established in 1971. From the Championship tees, the course plays to 6,780 yards with a par of 72. The Championship tees carry a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 73.2.
Walking is permitted.
River Hills Country Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 142, putting it in the upper half of courses in South Carolina for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 4,275 to 6,780 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
6,780
Slope
142
Rating
73.2
Course Difficulty Analysis
142
This Course
137
SC Average
113
US Average
Based on 182 rated courses in South Carolina
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Championship | 142 | 73.2 | 383 | 357 | 192 | 521 | 186 | 560 | 369 | 394 | 421 | 3383 | 507 | 173 | 558 | 369 | 378 | 391 | 433 | 216 | 372 | 3397 | 6,780 |
Tournament | 138 | 72.4 | 383 | 357 | 163 | 521 | 186 | 531 | 369 | 367 | 421 | 3298 | 507 | 158 | 519 | 369 | 378 | 368 | 393 | 184 | 372 | 3248 | 6,546 |
Blue | 140 | 76.9 | 360 | 335 | 163 | 491 | 160 | 531 | 352 | 367 | 385 | 3144 | 493 | 158 | 519 | 339 | 344 | 368 | 393 | 184 | 347 | 3145 | 6,289 |
Blue | 132 | 71.2 | 360 | 335 | 163 | 491 | 160 | 531 | 352 | 367 | 385 | 3144 | 493 | 158 | 519 | 339 | 344 | 368 | 393 | 184 | 347 | 3145 | 6,289 |
Blue/White | 136 | 75.6 | 329 | 335 | 140 | 461 | 160 | 531 | 352 | 347 | 385 | 3040 | 493 | 158 | 464 | 339 | 344 | 348 | 350 | 146 | 347 | 2989 | 6,029 |
Blue/White | 128 | 69.8 | 329 | 335 | 140 | 461 | 160 | 531 | 352 | 347 | 385 | 3040 | 493 | 158 | 464 | 339 | 344 | 348 | 350 | 146 | 347 | 2989 | 6,029 |
White | 133 | 73.9 | 329 | 335 | 140 | 461 | 126 | 495 | 336 | 347 | 349 | 2918 | 459 | 131 | 464 | 307 | 313 | 348 | 350 | 146 | 299 | 2817 | 5,735 |
White | 122 | 68.9 | 329 | 335 | 140 | 461 | 126 | 495 | 336 | 347 | 349 | 2918 | 459 | 131 | 464 | 307 | 313 | 348 | 350 | 146 | 299 | 2817 | 5,735 |
White/Gold | 131 | 73.0 | 294 | 335 | 140 | 461 | 126 | 448 | 336 | 328 | 323 | 2791 | 420 | 117 | 464 | 307 | 313 | 348 | 329 | 146 | 299 | 2743 | 5,534 |
White/Gold | 122 | 67.7 | 294 | 335 | 140 | 461 | 126 | 448 | 336 | 328 | 323 | 2791 | 420 | 117 | 464 | 307 | 313 | 348 | 329 | 146 | 299 | 2743 | 5,534 |
Gold | 121 | 71.3 | 294 | 281 | 118 | 406 | 126 | 448 | 251 | 328 | 323 | 2575 | 420 | 117 | 433 | 287 | 313 | 304 | 329 | 120 | 245 | 2568 | 5,143 |
Gold | 115 | 65.9 | 294 | 281 | 118 | 406 | 126 | 448 | 251 | 328 | 323 | 2575 | 420 | 117 | 433 | 287 | 313 | 304 | 329 | 120 | 245 | 2568 | 5,143 |
Red | 118 | 68.5 | 250 | 255 | 118 | 355 | 126 | 398 | 251 | 239 | 323 | 2315 | 420 | 117 | 388 | 287 | 277 | 256 | 269 | 120 | 245 | 2379 | 4,694 |
Other | 112 | 65.7 | 250 | 255 | 118 | 325 | 126 | 361 | 251 | 239 | 254 | 2179 | 313 | 117 | 325 | 287 | 223 | 231 | 235 | 120 | 245 | 2096 | 4,275 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
River Hills Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Championship | 6,780 | 142 | 73.2 | 0-5 |
Tournament | 6,546 | 138 | 72.4 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,289 | 140 | 76.9 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,289 | 132 | 71.2 | 5-15 |
Blue/White | 6,029 | 136 | 75.6 | 12-22 |
Blue/White | 6,029 | 128 | 69.8 | 12-22 |
White | 5,735 | 133 | 73.9 | 12-22 |
White | 5,735 | 122 | 68.9 | 12-22 |
White/Gold | 5,534 | 131 | 73.0 | 20-30 |
White/Gold | 5,534 | 122 | 67.7 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,143 | 121 | 71.3 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,143 | 115 | 65.9 | 20-30 |
Red | 4,694 | 118 | 68.5 | 25+ |
Other | 4,275 | 112 | 65.7 | 25+ |
Amenities at River Hills Country Club
River Hills Country Club features a pro shop.
How to Book a Tee Time
Set a tee time alert on Stymie for River Hills Country Club. Choose your dates, time window, and group size. Stymie monitors tee sheets every 5 minutes and sends instant notifications. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River Hills Country Club a public or private golf course?expand_more
River Hills Country Club is a public golf course located in Lake Wylie, SC. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does River Hills Country Club have?expand_more
River Hills Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1971. The course was designed by Willard Byrd.
What is the yardage at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
From the Tournament tees, River Hills Country Club plays to 6,546 yards (par 72). The course offers 14 tee sets ranging from 4,275 to 6,780 yards.
What is the slope rating at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
The Championship tees at River Hills Country Club have a slope rating of 142 and a course rating of 73.2. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk River Hills Country Club?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at River Hills Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
You can set a tee time alert on Stymie to get notified when availability opens at River Hills Country Club. You can also visit their website directly at https://www.riverhillscc.org/. Stymie monitors tee sheets and alerts you the moment your preferred time slot becomes available.
What amenities does River Hills Country Club offer?expand_more
River Hills Country Club offers a pro shop.
Where is River Hills Country Club located?expand_more
River Hills Country Club is located at 1 Country Club Drive in Lake Wylie, SC 29710. You can reach them at 803-831-2249.
What is the difficulty level at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
River Hills Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 142. It plays harder than 74% of golf courses in South Carolina. The average slope rating in South Carolina is 137. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
River Hills Country Club offers 14 tee sets. Championship tees (6,780 yards, slope 142) are recommended for scratch and low-handicap golfers. Other tees (4,275 yards, slope 112) are recommended for beginners and casual golfers. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
Beginners at River Hills Country Club should play the Other tees, which play 4,275 yards with a slope of 112. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at River Hills Country Club?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the White tees (slope 122, rating 68.9) at River Hills Country Club would have a course handicap of 13 and an expected score of approximately 85. 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 Hills Country Club?expand_more
A typical round at River Hills Country 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.