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4.1
252 Reviews (252)
5 Stars
70
4 Stars
118
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
92.5%
Recommend this course
224 out of 252 reviews
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3.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a challenging layout with tight fairways, doglegs, and well-manicured greens consistently impress returning golfers. The course offers strong value for money, with conditions noticeably improving over recent seasons.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6391 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.1
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River Golf & Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

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
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.1
252 Reviews (252)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Elevation Changes 13
Forced Carries 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Seniors 9
Beginners 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14
In the 'Burbs 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Course, be warned not easy

This course was in good shape for the first of April after a rain storm. There are several holes on each side that are low holes and do not drain very well. That being said everything else was great.

Greens were extremely fast, think hitting a 2 footer to sink a 12 footer. If the putt is downhill it is almost a given 2 putt possibly a 3 putt depending on your touch.

Overall I enjoyed my round of golf at The River. I would recommend this to others.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice, easy course, but probably not worth more than $30

The course was really nice for an over 100 player like myself. It's a fair hike outside of Raleigh, which makes it less crowded than similar courses (Brevofield/Lakeshore). Similar to those two courses in difficulty, with nicer fairways than both. Greens were pretty quick, but the grass is still developing for the season. We got a $25 tee-time, which is about what this place is worth. Awesome value for a below-average/novice player, who wants a cheap course to play without the crowds of Brevo/Lakeshore

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

First time at The River

My first visit, and it was February, so the entire course was brown, but otherwise, an enjoyable layout that takes advantage of the Neuse River. The cart fleet looks a little down-at-the-heels, and the bunkers were rather indifferently groomed (there has been A LOT of rain in past days), but I like the variety of holes and looks. This course could be a five star with a little attention to tee boxes, fairway yardage markers, new carts, and perhaps overseeded fairways. I will play here again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

WOW

Great rate...really unbelievable; course in good shape and rather challenging. Staff is awesome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

course was muddy because of rain the nite before

most greens are elevated so have to add a club .... small greens .... but great value for the money

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent golf challenge.

Always an excellent experience when playing this golf course. Our group look forward to this challenge each time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is overall nice

The course is overall nice. The grass on the greens was brown and sort-a fast. Positioning of the ladies tees made the course lady friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course, wonderful people. the manager is a true gentleman. Gave us great advice and very nice guy!

I had not been to this course in over 8 years and the place truly impressed me. If you have never seen Championship Bermuda greens (which i did not know existed before yesterday) you are in for a treat or a helluva challenge depends on how you look at it. Really fun course. Very challenging. a Shot makers course! The greens were amazing. I will be back soon!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Value!

From the super-friendly staff to the sufficiently challenging layout to the healthy fairways and greens, The River Club is the best value in the Raleigh, NC, Triangle area. Our group has been playing this course twice a week for quite a few months, and we never tire of the venue. It's a great track at a great price!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Like a 5 star Michlen Resturant....worth the trip from anywhere

A pleasant surprise. Great layout if you enjoy challenging doglegs and shots over water. Perfect condition the last week of October.
Both the members out on the course and the employees where very helpfull and friendly. My brother from San Diego and nyself from Stockholm, Sweden are playing a number of courses in the Raleigh area. This course is leaps and bounds the best course we've played and what a value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course for the money.

Thanks Rich in the clubhouse. I play here often. Some challenging holes like par 5 #2 with a long second shot carry over water. It also has a driving range to warm up. Hot dog and a coke $2.50. Cant beat it. It has a Louisburg address but it is closer to Bunn. I would have never known it was there without Golf Now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden Jewel

The River Golf and Country Club is a beautiful course nestled within the Lake Royale area. We were pleasantly surprised with the immaculate fairway and green conditions. The staff is very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The hour drive is well worth playing at this course. It is a peaceful hidden gem!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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