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3.9
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
92
3 Stars
27
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
86.2%
Recommend this course
179 out of 200 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.1
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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Course Highlights
The layout rewards accurate driving with risk-reward holes, elevation changes, and challenging greens that roll quick and true. Exceptionally friendly staff and solid value pricing make this course a smart booking for budget-conscious golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6319 yards
Slope 138
Rating 71.9

Previously known as Links at Oliver's Landing, River Crest Golf Club, Oliver's Golf Club & Taverna and Ole Still Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Karl Litten (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
200 Reviews (200)
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Reviews 7
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good morning open course

We played in the morning. A few old balls tried to push us on the back 9 who were really disrespectful. A few blind holes. Course was good and pace of play good. 2 greens under maintenance with stakes including a par 4 and 3; those greens were in very poor condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens need work but they’re working on them! Rolling fairways, tough little golf course

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good bang for the buck!

Course fairways and tee boxes and 80% of the greens are in good shape. They keep the greens slow so you have to really adjust, as they almost lost a couple greens that are still in tough shape. Challenging course, but fair except two tough holes. A couple tee boxes slant downhill too much, so have extra long tees to compensate. Like the course overall....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Me and my father in law really enjoyed playing here. I will definitely be going back again! It was nice that it wasn't packed so we could take our time and not rush.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Continually working

I actually enjoy this course. I’ve only been playing for a few months now, but it does seem like they are trying to make this courser nicer each time I’m there. There is still a bit of work to be done to get in in good shape but it is a fun challenging course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 182
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting layout

Fairway and roughs were in good shape. Sand traps were hard packed sand. Greens were medium speed, not holding the approach shot, putting true. Grass on greens was missing in spots on several greens (30-40% of greens) and somewhat long, leading to the medium speed. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great layout and sceneries.

The mountain and the lake was a great mixture. Greens need major work. They are working on the greens and fairway. I can't wait until they get done with the renovations.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improving

Played here two months ago and the course conditions have improved dramatically. Some of the greens still have sandy areas but the correct grass with no poa annua anywhere is a good sign. The 14th green looked almost perfect. Definitely worth playing again as they improve the conditions.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Recent Round

Greens need attention ASAP! A lot of dirt spray painted green.

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