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4.7
1066 Reviews (1066)
5 Stars
675
4 Stars
318
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
96.7%
Recommend this course
1024 out of 1066 reviews
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4.6
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.7%
Recommend this course
38 out of 41 reviews
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4.7
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
83
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.1%
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98 out of 102 reviews
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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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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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4.7
1066 Reviews (1066)
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Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/18/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/18/2019

Your feedback is important to us! Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Will definately play again

This is one of the best courses I've played in the Raleigh area. Excellent condition, challenging layout, very accommodation staff and friendly patrons.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome

Had an early Tee time- other than the 4some in front of me (they let me pass on hole 4) I ran through the course in 2.5 hrs.

Greens are perfect - yet dont' play such a hard break. Greens are quick - I like

Light breeze here and there but perfect weather

shot 79 from the Blue Tees today

Of Course Im giving a excellent rating

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2019

Thank you for your review, bulgarino1. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at River Ridge Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

River Ridge is in great shape. The greens roll true and quick and hold approach shots. There were even ball marks to repair! The pre or post round practice facility and balls is included in the green fee and is very good, with a practice chipping and bunker area as well as multiple targets on the range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2019

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, u2448538! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
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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Commented on 09/05/2019

Hello, Ringo9904178. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
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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Commented on 09/05/2019

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Ringo9904178. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed from your round with us. Thanks for choosing us!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

11:52 Tee Time & 2:22pm final putt(1-putt to boot) !!

Love the Pace of Play—2:30/aka 2.5-hour 18-hole round on a Thursday !!

Snack bar is 5***** !!

Tee boxes & fairways 5***** !!

Greens were still Sandy so 4**** ¡¡

Still my fave course in N. Raleigh that’s 20-minutes away from 27612(door to tee box)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/05/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review us! Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. River Ridge Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Top dressed

They had recently top dressed the greens, so they were a little sandy, but they still rolled very well. RR has some of the hilliest greens in the area, and if you're above the hole, good luck. The course was in great shape, and I shot one of my best scores ever. No complaints.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2019

Hello, thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

HOT STEAMY / Stormy Afternoon

Went out by myself and could tee off early with an other two some.

Had a wonderful relaxing round, some challenging weather coming through and overall enjoyed the course very much. Often wide enough and forgiving enough to score good. For $ 35 including cart and range balls a fantastic DEAL. Good pace of play! Hope to go out again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/26/2019

Hello, we appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Tight tee times

Great place but seemed like the tee times may have been a little close. I think the weather temp may have played a little into as well as it was 90

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/26/2019

Hi Adolph7. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/15/2019

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Rlund72. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed from your round with us. Thanks for choosing us!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/13/2019

Thank you for visiting us at River Ridge Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

River Ridge is in great shape, even after the recent rains. A few traps had standing water but otherwise were appropriately groomed. The greens rolled true and smooth after holding iron shots well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2019

Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

Nice layout with some challenging holes. Variety of fairways and par 3's.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/08/2019

Hello, thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/02/2019

Hello, csoneal919. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best Around

Always in great shape..Score on the front. Back is hard.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/30/2019

Hello, beyrer15. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great layout, always in great condition and friendly people

Great layout, always in great condition and friendly people..

I have played this course for many many years and because of the layout the greens and the condition it’s always fun to play. I consider it one of the top three courses in the entire triangle area to play. The groundskeeper does a great job on the fairways and on the greens. If you want a nice experience playing golf I want to friendly golf course this is The one to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/25/2019

Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, Geneortiz! We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thanks for playing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
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 Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/23/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First timer

It was short notice but I was cordially invited out to play without a tee time. I was given the online rate without booking online and was told course was aerated last week. Round was well worth the money and even though it was a 100 degrees there was plenty of cool water available on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/22/2019

Hello, we appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at River Ridge Golf Club!

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