GOLF COURSES
Wisconsin/Sparta/
River Run Golf Course
logo image

River Run Golf Course

1210 E Montgomery St, Sparta,Wisconsin,54656
Type: Public
No. Holes: 18
Phone: 
608/269-3022
Architect:  
course-image
Detailed description
River Run Golf Course, previously named Sparta Municipal Golf Course is a Public 18 hole golf course located in Sparta, Wisconsin.

In 1947 the City of Sparta was approached with an offer to purchase a Golf Course that was located along the south side of Perch Lake. After some debate, the City Council decided to buy the Golf Course and Clubhouse for the remainder of the debt on the Golf Course's tractor. The tractor was bought the year before and was used to pull the mowers for the golf course. Even though Golf was considered a rich man's sport back then, the Council felt that its purchase was in the best interest of the City, so for the remaining tractor debt of $592.25 the City bought the Golf Course. The City operated the then 9-hole Golf Course and Clubhouse that was located just south of #5 tee until 1982.

Then in 1982, on adjoining land that was once the home of the Wisconsin State Child Center; the course was expanded to 18 holes. With mostly donated money and labor a new Clubhouse was built between the #9 and the #18 greens. The Clubhouse overlooks most of the Golf Course with equally impressive views in every direction. Over the years the City with the help of the Men's and Women's Associations along with many volunteers the course has been updated and maintained to high standards.

The Golf Course, expanded to 18 holes in 1982, has matured beautifully. The front nine runs along Perch Lake and the back nine holes meanders through cuts in mature stands of pine. You'll enjoy our large bentgrass greens throughout. The four sets of tees per hole offers a 6,537 yard course measures from the champion tees and 5,641 yd. from the forward tees so players of every level of player can enjoy a challenging but enjoyable round of golf.

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees the course plays to 6537 yards. From the forward tees the course measures 5641 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 7, a par-5 that plays to 584 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 8, a par-3 that plays to 153 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 1, a 415 yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole is # 13, a 165 yard par-3.

Reviews