![]() The par 4, 9th hole plays 364 yards and features the first significant carry over water, although it’s less than 150 yards from the White tees. There’s also more sand between the water and the green and a lot of mounding around the green. Number 8 is an interesting par 3 that plays 135 yards over water with a deep bunker guarding the right and another guarding the left. In the event you hit it over the green, there’s a bunker that should stop your ball from going into the lake. Playing your layup shot out to the left around the tree line will set up a downhill approach shot into the green with a beautiful view of Lake Frances in the background. If you’re a longball hitter, you could conceivably cut the corner of the dogleg an get home in two., but to me, the risk greatly outweighs the reward. Play your tee shot out to the left of this 559 yard dogleg right. Number 7 is the course’s #1 handicapped hole and also its most memorable. The last three holes on the front side can make or break your round. ![]() Better to play a tee shot of about 200 yards and leave yourself a short iron or wedge approach shot, slightly uphill into a large, well undulated green. Trying and failing can get you off on the wrong foot. The first hole is a short par 4 and immediately takes driver out of your hand, unless you can carry it over a creek about 225 yards out. There are several memorable holes at Indian River Golf Club, starting with Number one. Be sure to hit a few putts on the practice green too, you’ll want to have the speed down before heading out there and putting for real! Massive Tif-eagle greens with lots of undulations, false fronts and a good deal of speed.īefore your round, get loose and hit a few balls on the full length driving range. But what sets Indian River Golf Club apart from other golf courses in the area are the greens. even the bunkers around the green will be a challenge. Many of the fairway bunkers have large lips which limits how far you can advance the ball, making pars a lot tougher. This can lead to the dreaded uneven lie and also make for some interesting up and downs around the green. You’ll find a lot of mounding on the fairways and their peripheries as well as around the greens. ![]() Mature oak and pine trees frame the boundaries on a number of holes and deviating the slightest off the fairway can quickly bring them into play. of elevation changes and beautiful views of Lake Frances. As you make your way around the course, you’ll experience over 200 ft. At 5,960 yards (69.4/130), the White tees will challenge most men and still let them leave with a little bit of dignity! Seniors will have a great time at 5,464 yards (66.2/109). With a course rating of 71.9 and a slope of 137 from the back (Gold) tees, Indian River will give most golfers just about all they can handle. This 18-hole championship layout offers golfers four sets of tees and can play anywhere from 4,336 to 6,502 yards. The course opened for play over 26 years ago and is owned by Sunbelt Golf Development. The golf course was built by golf course architect Lyndell Young and is part of the Indian River community. The Indian River Golf Club in West Columbia, South Carolina is fashioned after a Scottish Highlands-style course. ![]() They have put a lot of work.Guest (cart included), played on Wednesday, April 2019 at 12:00 AM The owners have improved the fairways and greens significantly over the last year. There are some spots on the greens that need work but not terrible. Staff is super friendly, a rarity these days. This course gets better every time I come back. If your looking for great customer service, spectacular views of the midlands (especially on the back. If you're looking for vacation quality golf this isnt your place. Not the course for the serious Golfers looking to post a score on perfectly manicured greens and. This course is for the every day guy to go out with some buddies, have a few brews, and Hang out. Can't believe how much the course has improved! I am excited to see it this spring! The staff is so helpful and the pro shop looks great! More ![]()
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