Hole-by-Hole Course Guide | White River Country Club

Hole 1

White:

525 m | Par 5 | Stroke 2

Blue:

501 m | Par 5 | Stroke 2

Red:

450 m | Par 5 | Stroke 8

The opening hole offers a fair start, particularly for straight hitters. There is out of bounds along the left-hand side and trees lining the right, with a bunker situated at 200 metres that challenges those who hook or slice. The green is slightly elevated and well-defended by bunkers on both the right and left sides, demanding a precise approach to secure a par.

Hole 2

White:

334 m | Par 4 | Stroke 18

Blue:

327 m | Par 4 | Stroke 18

Red:

303 m | Par 4 | Stroke 12

This gentle dogleg right entices players to take the aggressive "tiger line" close to the trees on the right. The fairway slopes from right to left, penalising any shot played with too much draw and emphasising the need for accuracy over distance. The green is guarded by a single bunker on the right, which awaits any approach that overshoots from the left side of the fairway.

Hole 3

White:

173 m | Par 3 | Stroke 8

Blue:

158 m | Par 3 | Stroke 8

Red:

125 m | Par 3 | Stroke 16

As the first of five challenging short holes, this par 3 is set in heavily sloped terrain. The elevated green is protected by bunkers on both the left and right. Shots missing right will find a large bunker, while misses to the left will likely roll down the slope, away from the green.

Hole 4

White:

355 m | Par 4 | Stroke 6

Blue:

345 m | Par 4 | Stroke 6

Red:

336 m | Par 4 | Stroke 6

This hole features an elevated tee and offers a picturesque view. The generous fairway suits long hitters, though accuracy is required due to trees on both sides. The green is protected by three bunkers, with the White River creating a scenic backdrop beyond.

Hole 5

White:

138 m | Par 3 | Stroke 14

Blue:

133 m | Par 3 | Stroke 14

Red:

96 m | Par 3 | Stroke 18

Often considered the signature hole, this attractive par 3 demands an accurate tee shot over the river to a gently sloping green. Out of bounds lies beyond and to the left, while water guards the right of the green, making club selection critical. The level of difficulty can vary greatly depending on pin placement.

Hole 6

White:

361 m | Par 4 | Stroke 4

Blue:

344 m | Par 4 | Stroke 4

Red:

322 m | Par 4 | Stroke 4

A dogleg right leading to an elevated green, this hole requires a drive positioned for a clear approach. Trees and a water hazard on the right, along with a narrow fairway bordered by more trees on the left, present challenges for aggressive players. Strategic course management is essential.

Hole 7

White:

487 m | Par 5 | Stroke 10

Blue:

430 m | Par 5 | Stroke 10

Red:

410 m | Par 5 | Stroke 2

This par 5 is all about risk and reward. A strong drive offers the chance to clear the river on the second shot, but anything short or off-line necessitates a lay-up. The fairway is bordered by trees on the right and rough on the left before the river. After crossing, the fairway follows the river to the green, with hazards on both sides requiring accuracy on the approach.

Hole 8

White:

342 m | Par 4 | Stroke 16

Blue:

337 m | Par 4 | Stroke 16

Red:

291 m | Par 4 | Stroke 14

Despite its seemingly easy stroke index of 16, this hole is tricky with trees on the right, out of bounds on the left, and Mahogany trees further restricting the fairway. The back-to-front sloping green is guarded by bunkers on both sides, making recovery difficult.

Hole 9

White:

153 m | Par 3 | Stroke 12

Blue:

140 m | Par 3 | Stroke 12

Red:

132 m | Par 3 | Stroke 10

This third short hole requires a full carry over water to reach the green, with a safe option well short of the target. A second shot from this area must clear a bunker with water beyond making for a memorable hole.

Hole 10

White:

394 m | Par 4 | Stroke 3

Blue:

335 m | Par 4 | Stroke 3

Red:

331 m | Par 4 | Stroke 5

This tough par 4 is flanked by hazards on both sides of the fairway, including a prominent lake on the left. The slight dogleg left tempts longer hitters to take a direct line, but any excessive draw or fade is penalised. The green is protected by bunkers left and right and slopes back towards the fairway.

Hole 11

White:

462 m | Par 5 | Stroke 13

Blue:

400 m | Par 5 | Stroke 13

Red:

397 m | Par 5 | Stroke 7

Hole 11 is a true risk-and-reward par 5, with water running the length of the fairway on the right and the fairway sloping towards the river. A well-placed drive can set up a second shot to the green, but errant long drives risk finding water. The green has no bunkers, but a small dam on the left demands an accurate approach.

Hole 12

White:

186 m | Par 3 | Stroke 7

Blue:

138 m | Par 3 | Stroke 7

Red:

107 m | Par 3 | Stroke 15

The most challenging of the short holes, this par 3 requires a carry of 180 metres to a green protected by a dam front-right and out of bounds just 15 metres beyond. The safer play is to the fairway left of the dam, but this brings the out of bounds into play and leaves a difficult chip onto the green.

Hole 13

White:

371 m | Par 4 | Stroke 9

Blue:

328 m | Par 4 | Stroke 9

Red:

325 m | Par 4 | Stroke 3

Though there is a relatively long carry to reach the generous fairway, players must avoid a dam on the left and out of bounds on the right. The dam protects the green for the last 100 metres on the left, and a bunker awaits at the back right, with more out of bounds beyond the bunker. A good drive leaves a short iron approach, with a bail-out area to the right of the green.

Hole 14

White:

387 m | Par 4 | Stroke 1

Blue:

380 m | Par 4 | Stroke 1

Red:

270 m | Par 4 | Stroke 11

A water canal crosses the fairway approximately 210 metres from the tee box. Beyond the canal, the fairway slopes down before rising to an elevated green. Long hitters can clear the canal and be left with a short iron approach. The elevated green is surrounded by three large bunkers, and any shot that drifts left, right, or long will require a precise recovery to save par.

Hole 15

White:

395 m | Par 4 | Stroke 11

Blue:

370 m | Par 4 | Stroke 11

Red:

336 m | Par 4 | Stroke 9

This challenging hole features a slight dogleg right, with fairway bunkers on the right at 180 to 220 metres that are very much in play. The green is guarded by bunkers front-right and back-left, while the White River to the left of the green serves as a hazard for any wayward draws.

Hole 16

White:

453 m | Par 5 | Stroke 17

Blue:

432 m | Par 5 | Stroke 17

Red:

382 m | Par 5 | Stroke 13

This is a relatively straightforward par 5. The only major obstacle is a large tree in the fairway 276 metres from the tee, along with trees on both sides of the fairway. The green is unguarded by bunkers, so a well-placed drive – not behind the fairway tree – makes the green reachable in two, offering a good birdie opportunity.

Hole 17

White:

140 m | Par 3 | Stroke 15

Blue:

129 m | Par 3 | Stroke 15

Red:

83 m | Par 3 | Stroke 17

The final short hole is a straightforward short iron shot over a small dam, requiring a carry to just short of the green. The green is protected on both sides and slopes towards the front. Over-hitting brings a challenging downhill putt, especially if the pin is set front and centre.

Hole 18

White:

401 m | Par 4 | Stroke 5

Blue:

354 m | Par 4 | Stroke 5

Red:

349 m | Par 4 | Stroke 1

A spectacular finishing hole, the 18th begins from an elevated tee, with the fairway dropping dramatically before rising to an elevated green that is protected on all sides by bunkers. Out of bounds and heavy rough lie to the left, with trees to the right. This is the course’s longest par four and provides a fitting end – a true test for those seeking to finish their round strongly.

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