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3.8
189 Reviews (189)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
84.7%
Recommend this course
169 out of 189 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
78.6%
Recommend this course
22 out of 28 reviews
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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

3.8
189 Reviews (189)
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Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course but needs some work

Course is challenging and definitely hiller than I thought it would be- several greens were very bad shape, and the cart paths were need of repair- there was also little notification about distance in fairway to green

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

It was the first time I played there and I drove over an hour to play. They closed 3 holes and they made two par 5 holes to par 3 holes - I think they should have just kept the entire place closed. We ended up playing 13 holes plus a lousy 2 par 3 holes yet they didn’t even apologize for it. We were told that they’ll give us a 5 hole credit later. Maintenance was really bad so I have no plans to ever return.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Keeps getting better

This course under its new management continues to get better. Keep up the work!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
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
Played On
Reviews 7
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 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens

You could tell that the course is under renovation because some of the greens were all torn up. Otherwise, the course was nice, and semi-difficult.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Place To Play !!

Played 10/2/2021 , the course was in nice shape. A couple greens had bad spots but it wasn't much of a problem and the price to play a round more than makes up for the issue. New carts, nice layout, excellent practice green and range. The fairways are a bit sloped so you have to plan your tee shots carefully. It's a nice course with a couple tight fairways but overall very enjoyable. The club house and pro shop is very nice and the people that work there were very nice as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

The greens need alot of work but was told new management was putting money into course. They get the greens right, it's going to be a nice place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Players Ridge

Course layout was fun and challenging. Lots of hills and ridges add to the difficulty. Greens were recently sanded so it was difficult to evaluate the greens. Will definitely come again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Kudo's to architect & developer to create a golf course

Kudo's to the title above that a golf course can be created on some fairly challenging hills...well, extremely unforgiving for the most part, and challenging hills. This layout can produce some major frustration, if you allow it to. Even the parking lot slopes left to right, to mimic most fairways, heh heh. The only flat surface you can find on the property is the golf shop counter-space where you will find very very friendly and cordial staff, according to the two gentlemen present that i met. First time playing here and my wife and I felt very welcomed. Now this layout as i said will make you frustrated, if you allow, but i didn't. It is a course, we all have to play the same holes, so go get it. Maybe a few bounces your favor will counteract those that I promise won't favor your shot. But this part of the challenge. Can't wait to bring some friends here and another similar course nearby, that will call these hills "mountains", where I'll take some scats (skins) for certain. I give this course the respect it is due, and high marks, as opposed to blaming the "unfair" course as some might describe it. Terry

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is coming around, still needs time, nice layout!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Coming around nicely!

Played here for the first time today after reading some positive reviews. I had low expectations, knowing it was seriously neglected, but the new ownership really seems to be on track. Rates are discounted because they have 3 temporary greens. When I arrived, they were very up front about everything. Apparently the greens hadn’t been aerated in the last 3 years so a few were completely lost. A few were a little furry but for the most part, they’re looking healthy. Aside from the greens, the course is in excellent shape, tees and fairways were well above my expectations. The layout is great as well. I will definitely be back. It’s clear that the new owners have put a lot of money and effort into turning this place around, including all brand new carts.

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