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3.8
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
78.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 62 reviews
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4.0
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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3.5
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Wide fairways, well-maintained conditions, and a layout that welcomes all skill levels make this course consistently enjoyable. Exceptionally friendly staff and a smooth pace of play add real value to every round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6500 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.2
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River Bend Golf and Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Hamm

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2024 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2024 #6)
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3.8
62 Reviews (62)
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Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

First time and last!

One of the worst course conditions I’ve ever played in my life. Weeds, weeds and more weeds. Course needs a full overhaul. And gallons of herbicides.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

Course was playable, but not in great shape. Tee boxes were a bit beat up and the greens were puttable but had some bare spots on them. The fairways were not good. lots of crab grass and bare ground. not bad for an occasional round but would not want to play here regularly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course

River Bend course is in decent shape ! I enjoyed playing the course and it was worth the price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it here!

I’m a so, so golfer, sometimes I play pretty well and other times not so.

I love the course layout and it matches my competitiveness with some challenging holes. The course was in very good condition even with the lack of rain in New Bern.

You cannot find a friendlier group of people who work in the Pro Shop and groundskeepers.

I have yet to experience the grill area as my wife and I plan on doing so in the near future.

Great value, great people and a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very Playable and Enjoyable Course

My wife and I are in our mid seventies and we both favored playing this lovely course in the town of River Bend just outside of New Bern, NC. It’s mid spring and the course is in nice shape, no bare spots in the fairways, sand traps are in fully filled and dressed, greens are starting to come into season shape. Tee boxes need a little work but that is my only negative.

The course from the tips is about 6600 yds but the absolute best thing is they have a forward set of tees at about 4000 yds that my wife loves. The course really becomes playable and she plays 18 holes no problem.

So if you are a senior player you will be able to enjoy playing with your spouse where she will have a great time also. The rates are very reasonable, they have a newish fleet of Yamaha gas carts, but no yardage computers in the carts so bring your own. The course and cart paths are marked for blue, white, and red.

The pro shop folks are very friendly and we will definitely play here often while in town.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grewt local course

Great condition. Green are in good shape as well. Staff is friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

All in all ok.

Everything is great except the greens are sandy tea boxes need some seed. But Everything easy good

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course to play

Love playing here. The course has a great layout and can be played many different ways depending on which tee box you choose. The course can even be played as long par 3’s if you play the most senior tee box’s and can hit it far. The driving range and practice green and perfect and even offer small mats to hit off of. The on site grill is making me fat so that’s saying something 🤣.. over all this is a great play to play practice and eat. If you are solo there’s always someone that will go with you or run it by yourself. Either way Riverbend golf club is worth it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite in the area

I play this course as often as I can and there are courses closer to me. The people here are so kind. The course is an older course but they work hard to keep it in good shape. It is also not so difficult that an errant shot messes with your chances of a decent score. A place that feels like home. The burger and fries are delicious!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

River Bend the Beautiful

The course is in impeccable condition for this time of year pace of play is awesome and the staff is always courteous!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyed the course.

Course was great. Greens can be better. Would play again when in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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