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Riverside, Iowa sits in the rolling hills of Washington County, where the Iowa River winds through a landscape that shifts between open farmland and wooded bottomland — terrain that, at its best, gives golf course designers genuine variety to work with. The town itself holds a quirky piece of American pop culture: it's the self-proclaimed future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk of Star Trek, a distinction locals wear with cheerful pride.
Blue Top Ridge at Riverside carries a name that suggests elevation and exposure, and the "Ridge" framing hints at a layout that plays across high ground rather than hiding in a valley. That kind of terrain in eastern Iowa typically means wide views, wind as a factor, and holes that ask you to manage slope as much as distance. A par-72 format over 18 holes suggests a full, traditional test — the kind of round where local knowledge of how the land breaks earns its keep.
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort has brought destination-level amenities to what was once a quiet corner of southeastern Iowa, and the golf operation reflects that broader ambition. It draws players from Iowa City, just a few miles north, as well as regional visitors looking for a course that offers more than a flat Midwestern loop.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange · men | 7,432 | 76.9 | 143 | 72 |
| Purple · men | 6,979 | 74.9 | 139 | 72 |
| Black · men | 6,395 | 71.6 | 136 | 72 |
| Black · women | 6,395 | 77.8 | 141 | 72 |
| Green · men | 5,712 | 68.3 | 131 | 72 |
| Green · women | 5,712 | 74 | 133 | 72 |
| Red · men | 5,185 | 66.1 | 122 | 72 |
| Red · women | 5,185 | 71.2 | 126 | 72 |
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