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River Ridge Golf Club

4.7
1076 Reviews (1076)
River Ridge GC: #3
A view of hole #3 at River Ridge Golf Club

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4.7
1076 Reviews (1076)
5 Stars
680
4 Stars
323
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
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96.2%
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1034 out of 1076 reviews
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.7
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.1%
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77 out of 81 reviews
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Course Highlights
River Ridge consistently impresses with its outstanding layout, beautifully maintained fairways, and fast, smooth greens that hold up even after heavy rain. Friendly staff, solid practice facilities, and strong value make this course a reliable choice worth booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6740 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.2

River Ridge Golf Club is one of the finest public golf courses in Raleigh. The course sprawls across 100 acres in the heart of the Triangle, it's an easy 15-minute drive from downtown Raleigh. The lush green of the course contrasts beautifully with the Carolina blue skies. Mature trees frame most of the holes and there are a few lakes that come into play. The rolling terrain provides plenty of ups and downs throughout the golf course. Accuracy will be generously rewarded but it's not overly punishing for the high handicapper. The course's signature hole is the par-4 fifth, a 375-yard hole that can be conquered with smart play. Try to keep your long iron or fairway wood to the right of the fairway, which will give you a short iron approach into the green.

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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Gold 72 6740 yards 72.2 138
Blue 72 6274 yards 69.9 128
White (W) 71 5769 yards 74.1 138
White 72 5769 yards 67.8 117
Red (W) 71 5173 yards 65.4 117
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Scorecard for River Ridge Golf Club
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 72.6/141 398 163 432 549 375 523 395 362 189 3386 414 315 375 541 410 173 485 197 473 3383 6769
Blue M: 70.3/134 W: 76.1/146 362 150 410 480 335 485 369 345 173 3109 392 290 340 508 375 154 419 157 462 3097 6206
Blue/White M: 69.2/129 W: 74.7/142 331 150 379 480 335 470 350 345 155 2995 355 290 340 508 350 142 389 157 462 2993 5988
White M: 68.6/125 W: 73.7/137 331 120 379 438 300 470 350 325 155 2868 355 270 319 464 350 142 389 144 455 2888 5756
White/Gold M: 67.8/122 W: 72.5/135 331 120 314 438 288 470 300 291 155 2707 355 270 319 456 338 142 364 140 455 2839 5546
Gold M: 66.9/119 W: 71.5/131 319 111 314 410 288 449 300 291 142 2624 321 260 285 456 338 129 364 140 437 2730 5354
Red M: 64.1/112 W: 68.4/120 292 94 280 383 265 417 288 284 136 2439 313 223 270 366 312 124 292 124 256 2280 4719
Handicap 9 15 1 13 7 5 3 17 11 8 16 10 6 12 14 2 4 18
Par 4 3 4 5 4 5 4 4 3 36 4 4 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 36 72
Handicap (W) 11 17 1 3 9 5 7 13 15 6 10 12 8 4 14 2 16 18
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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda
Greens MiniVerde Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Chuck Smith

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirts, long pants or bermuda shorts No cut-offs, tank tops, jeans.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
1076 Reviews (1076)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 19
Bunkers 16
Elevation Changes 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Advanced Golfers 13
A Weekend Splurge 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 14

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arfbjv68DRPAj6dEwl0g
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Greens are a little bumpy.

Course is a bit hard, the ground is hard. Greens roll true but are a little bumpy. Lots of unfixed ball marks. Nice course layout.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Ajmiller66
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Lucas5401
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over rated

A lot of people speak highly of this course and granted it's early in the season, but Greens aren't in the greatest shape and looks like a ball mark has never been repaired. I don't look too much into anything in between. Greens matter the most and this is nothing to rave about or go running back to

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000006789563
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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mf1776
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good course

Great layout, decent conditions...no restaurant or bar (only small grill)....pricey for 18 holes

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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chipsinkem
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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timmy40
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Pouxie
Played On
Reviews 84
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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timmy40
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u314164904738
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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timmy40
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u000005434335
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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timmy40
Played On
Reviews 348
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Colex
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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paulcwu
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ferguson3539
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314164201354
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Very nice course with a beautiful and challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Colex
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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u314164255819
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable round…ve

Paired with two very hospitable NC gentlemen that welcomed & explained every hole/shot! Well worth the money!!! TJ

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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JerryZ
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

River Ridge rocks

Light on river and heavy on ridge, this course is a fun challenge. It doesn't have length (6300yds from the tips) but the routing and green's defends par. There might have been 2 holes where you weren't asked to work your drive right or left. I played in early March and the grass was still dormant. The greens have a ton of movement and slope. Not excessively large and there are well defined pin placements. I'd come back in a heart beat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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