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4.1
247 Reviews (247)
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
115
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
94.0%
Recommend this course
220 out of 247 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.3
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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About

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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4.1
247 Reviews (247)
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excited

Played there yesterday for the first time in 2 yrs. The course is in immaculate shape. The greens are some of the best I’ve played. They have really transformed the grill into something awesome. The grill owner was passing out food samples and it was an incredible experience. I’m looking into becoming a member very soon.

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

Excellent

I’ve been playing The River for several years, and the amount of work put into to making the course top notch is proven by the conditions of the greens, fairways and tee box.

Shorter holes with tough greens, equals a fun round. Looking forward to playing more of The River.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tight fairways and tricky greens

Short course so they had to protect it with tricky greens and tight fairways. There are not allot of holes you can hit driver, most tees you need to hit fairway wood or iron. Couple tees and areas needed some work but overall fairly nice. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course at a Fair Price

This course has come a long way since having the ownership change hands. It was in the best shape I have ever seen it in. The fairways were nice as well as the greens. There still needs to be some work done on a few of the bunkers and tee boxes but I was very impressed with it overall. The pro-shop attendant was extremely friendly and helpful. Nice job!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 410
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 410
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor

Very Good Course Conditions

Best condition I've seen River in over 3 years.

Other than the green at #14 (which always seems to be an issue), the greens are very good and you better know how to read the grain!

Fairways are in great condition. Sand traps are good but they have too many small stones in them.

Great place to play....usually in under 4 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Place to Relax and play a good round.

After several challenging pars and a few boggies I finally got the all elusive birdie on the 18th. hole and everyone was watching. If there was a hole to get the birdie on that was it. Great day and great place.

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

Best Shape in 10+ years

Best Shape the course has been in 10+ years! Glad to see the news owners investing in the course, will definitely be back to play soon! Keep up the great work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 410
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

Much Improved Conditions

First time to The River in 18 months. Overall, the mgmt is doing a great job of bringing the course back to life!

All the greens were very good, other than hole #16 the tee boxes were very good. .....there was real sand in all the bunkers (just pulverized red clay for the last 10 years). The fairways are still semi-dormant but should be improving with more heat.

Overall, this is a huge improvement to the course....I'll be back in July/Aug.

Nice job to the new owners!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

fun day

Course is interesting, greens are smooth but very hilly with many of them being tricky and steep back to front.

Good hills, lots of interesting holes with different challenges,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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