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3.9
1442 Reviews (1442)
5 Stars
297
4 Stars
680
3 Stars
279
2 Stars
118
1 Stars
68
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
82.8%
Recommend this course
1144 out of 1442 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.6%
Recommend this course
110 out of 130 reviews
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4.0
182 Reviews (182)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
80
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.6%
Recommend this course
154 out of 182 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7026 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.4

River Club is a popular Ron Garl-designed golf course famous for its unique moundings and positioning of grass and pot bunkers. Front nine are open with all elevated greens. River Club's back nine at are cut into the woods. There is water on 16 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Greens Jones-Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Reviews

3.9
1442 Reviews (1442)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Brunch 18
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 78
Bunkers 74
Forced Carries 56
This course/club is great for:
Locals 58
Advanced Golfers 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 32

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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Extremely sloooooooow! No one pushing pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Lightning

W played 7 holes and the storm hit.
Received a rain check.
Nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

5.5 hour round. Hard to play well when it is this slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Fun Course But Poorly Managed

We've had periodic problems at this course before with waiting for carts to come back in and slow play but this round was the worst!

Took 3 hours to play 9 holes and it wasn't like the groups in front of us were to blame. Every group we could see (probably 4 or 5) were waiting. No, I blame the management for over booking tee times and not leaving sufficient time between groups.

After 9 holes we couldn't take it anymore and headed back to the club house. But do you think there was any chance of getting a credit? Absolutely not!

Management only thinks about one thing...revenue. It's really a shame because I like the course and often bring my out of town guests, but no more. I'm done with this place!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/12/2024

This is Tony the owner, and you are completely misrepresenting the way we do business. We do not over book tee times, we maintain 8 minute spacing, and do our best to move players along. We get as many complaints about rangers doing their jobs as we do for them not doing their jobs. Please read other reviews for a better understanding of who we are. We are known for being a great value. Making baseless accusations is not helpful.

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

45 minutes late in starting and close to 5 hrs to play.

Not mpressed

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not bad course but slow

The first impression was nice course but the starter was not the nicest person. You’re not allowed to use your cart until a minute before your tee time. Not even to go to the practice range which is not close by. The group in front of us played from the blue tees and would drop another ball if they had a bad shot. And they had plenty. Then a group of locals behind us playing from the forward tees hit up on us 4 times. No ranger to speed up or slow down the play. The course was just in decent shape and had a few tricky holes but overall playable. It took over 5 hours to play a round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty Good

Overall pleasant round. Carts wouldn’t let you go to the range before the round from the geofencing which seems like an oversight. Very friendly staff, course wasn’t immaculate, but was generally happy with it. A few challenging holes and fewer easier ones. Lots of tee boxes, I think the fronts were juniors, but maybe pack em up til they’re on course. Either way, would recommend and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good, could be MUCH BETTER

Staff was extremely friendly, beverage cart service was excellent, Half way house attendant very friendly. 2nd hole par 3 SLOWS play immediately…. Course needs a little TLC. Paid $86… AM TEE TIME

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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