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4.1
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
83.2%
Recommend this course
35 out of 45 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.2
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
65.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 23 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 39 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6500 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.2
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River Bend Golf and Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1977
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gene Hamm

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-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

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Tennis

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  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in North Carolina (2024 #25)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2024 #6)
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Reviews

4.1
45 Reviews (45)
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

River Bend on the Mend

Super thrilled to see this course on GolfNow! I started playing golf at River Bend Golf & Country Club, and I have to say the transformation over the past year has been nothing short of remarkable. Under previous ownership, the course had fallen into a state of disrepair, but the new owner has completely revitalized it. The greens are back to being true and smooth, and the fairways are well-maintained.

It truly feels like the vibrant golf community it once was. If you haven’t played River Bend in a while, now is the time to experience how much it’s improved. You won’t be disappointed!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Previous Reviews have got it all wrong

I was skeptical on playing the course after reading reviews, but someone told me that there had been a lot of work put into the course.

Boy were they right! I was shown before and after pictures and the course was in very good condition. Can't wait to play it again in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Loved the layout, but there's no grass on the greens. Terrible just sand & weeds.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course, Just needs a little love.

I have seen the comments about the greens and they are absolutely correct. The problem is that it takes a ton of money to replace greens and if the course doesn't have the customers to make the money it becomes a problem but let's get to the good.

Staff is incredible and super welcoming. Messed up a tee time on golf now and they let me come play regardless of what it said.

Carts are in great shape and was never worried about it dying.

Pace of play is great and it's not a course that will take you 5 hours to play. There are some challenging holes and a great opportunity to work on your drives and mid-short game.

The price cannot be beat and with a little help this would be a fantastic golf course.

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