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4.6
152 Reviews (152)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
97.1%
Recommend this course
144 out of 152 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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4.7
59 Reviews (59)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
Recommend this course
57 out of 59 reviews
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Course Highlights
River Oaks consistently impresses with well-maintained tee boxes, fairways, and greens that roll true across a challenging, elevation-rich layout. Friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a standout worth the drive from Charlotte.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6574 yards
Slope 137
Rating 70.7

Formerly known as Buffalo Shoals National Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lennie Younce Gene Bates (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

4.6
152 Reviews (152)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16

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Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Birthday round

Great course and friendly people. Highly recommend

Value Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Good conditions, strange course layout.

Well maintained course, but greens are very firm. Really like the first 8 holes, after that I'm not a fan. Back 9 is wide open, you can hit your drives 80 yards off line and have open shots to most of the greens on the back 9, thus the Back 9 is way easier than front 9. Hole #9 may be the easiest hole on the course, fairway is like 100 yards wide and severely down hill, all you have to do is hit a 120 tee shot and let gravity do the rest. Several greens have a poor design, decent shots can & will roll of them and into hazards often 25 yards away. Decent course but defiantly not a $50 one.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cart path onl

The course was very nice but it was too wet for normal use so it was cart path only which made it tough for us as we didn’t know the course and we did a lot of walking

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, a definite play

If you’re a first timer, it definitely helps if you play with a few people who have played it before. Challenging layout with some holes that require shot placement versus bomb and go. Greens were good and all were sloped in some fashion. Holes have character and all shots are required to score well. I’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

Pleasantly surprised since had not played there in over 5 years because it was too tight and unforgiving, lost too many balls or too much time hunting them and fees are on the high side. Looks like they removed a lot of trees and just seems wider and more forgiving than before. Only lost a couple balls. Course conditions fairways and greens were immaculate. Nice carts with GPS, coolers and sand for divots, although the cart died and they had to bring me a replacement but they were very prompt and apologetic. Didn't see any club or ball cleaners on the course but they may have them and could use more directional signage. A bit pricey and will only play if deal on Golf Now but highly recommend and will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Beautiful course. Very hilly.and difficult greens. Probably the hardest greens i ever played. They are big and fast..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in very good shape and nice layout. Slow play.

We walked into the clubhouse and they were just finishing a tournament and starting another tournament. Had no idea this was going on until we arrived. We had to follow the tournament players and waited every shot with sometimes 3 or 4 groups on one hole. Left after 15 holes when there were 3 groups on a par 3 and we were going to be the fourth. Enjoyed the course and people but not being surprised with a tournament.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice, Excellent staff

This is a great course. It’s was in great shape, greens rolled true. It’s a challenge, elevation changes, great layout. Have played there several times and it never disappoints. Very friendly stafff both in the pro shop and restaurant/bar.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilly topography and very scenic. Worth the drive out from concord.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

4.5 Star Course!

This was really challenging for first time players. A lot of blind shots and really difficult fairways to hit on several holes. I think future rounds would go a lot more smoothly in terms of knowing the shots. The course is still difficult but I appreciate the challenge now that I know the terrain! The greens were well kept (just a couple repair areas at the outer edge of a few greens but they rolled well and were quite fast!)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Always challenging and the look of the course is outstanding. Great work to continue the development of this track. Tony and crew deserve accolades for the progress this course has made over the years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A new favorite

First time playing the course. Had never even heard of it prior to start of the week. Glad I found it. Lots of hills. Greens were in fantastic shape. It has been dry here lately so there were some expected drier spots. But overall the course was well maintained. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My April visit

I play this course each time I visit my brother in Mooresville

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

This course is very challenging, lots of hills and awkward lies on the fairways. More water than you think, lots of blind shots. I will definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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