River Oaks Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.4
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
About
Holes
18
Type
Public/Municipal
Par
72
Length
5952 yards
Slope
119
Rating
69.3
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River Oaks Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 5952 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
| White | 72 | 5811 yards | 68.2 | 117 |
| Red | 72 | 5263 yards | 71.1 | 118 |
Scorecard for River Oaks
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 69.1/122 | 391 | 328 | 193 | 503 | 399 | 167 | 309 | 451 | 400 | 3141 | 154 | 458 | 306 | 315 | 330 | 501 | 322 | 147 | 381 | 2914 | 6055 |
| White M: 68.1/120 | 377 | 318 | 175 | 484 | 387 | 149 | 300 | 439 | 388 | 3017 | 146 | 438 | 299 | 303 | 321 | 481 | 313 | 135 | 371 | 2807 | 5824 |
| Red W: 71.0/120 | 363 | 308 | 157 | 399 | 363 | 131 | 291 | 410 | 376 | 2798 | 127 | 376 | 292 | 203 | 312 | 418 | 304 | 123 | 361 | 2516 | 5314 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Course Details
Year Built
1968
Golf Season
Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect
Dick Nugent (1968)
Rentals/Services
Carts
Yes
Clubs
Yes
Pull-carts
Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range
No
Bunker
Yes
Teaching Pro
Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area
Yes
Putting Green
Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed
No
Fivesomes Allowed
No
Walking Allowed
Yes
Food & Beverage
SnacksAccolades
-
Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #5)
Reviews
3.8
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Fair
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
This course is really a hidden gem this year. The entire course is in amazing shape. It's obvious it is being watered. Most courses in the area are like playing in concrete. Not this one. Great job River Oaks Staff.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Fun Course to play
Challenging and fun course to play. It was in good shape and the pace was very good . I try to play there 3/4 times per year and always have a good time.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Played On
09/10/2022
Reviews
1
Handicap
Don't know
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week
I Recommend This Course
some fairway work needed, Greens in great shape
Had not played this course in several years because it was not in good shape the last time I played it. This time , overall, it was much improved. We were very pleased.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Average
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Average
Value
Excellent
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Poor
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