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4.6
1079 Reviews (1079)
5 Stars
681
4 Stars
325
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
96.0%
Recommend this course
1037 out of 1079 reviews
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4.5
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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14 out of 14 reviews
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4.6
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
94.5%
Recommend this course
69 out of 73 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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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

4.6
1079 Reviews (1079)

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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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Excellent Course with even better rates

This has always been one of my favorite courses in Raleigh area. They keep this course in great condition and always offer really good rates to play (especially in the afternoon). The course layout is a good balance between being challenging or too easy, which makes it inviting for all handicaps.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course very golf friendly and easy and enjoying to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/09/2019

Hi, joebalint. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at River Ridge Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you at the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

I played River ridge for the first time today. It was a beautiful day and I played with 3 other players that were very friendly and they had good game. I played the blue tees and they offered a nice array of second shot club choices. The par 3’s had decent yardage and presentations to keep you in your toes. The par 4’s had some. Ice looks to my eyes. With mostly left to right holes on front and some right to left on the back. Par5’s were good. Some were 3 shot holes due to a strong wind today and some were reachable. The greens were I guess good for the time of the year. A bit bumpy but expected this time of the year. I look forward to playing in the summer when they are rolling true and fast because some greens with specific pin locations will take your total concentration.

Nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/22/2019

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Reallt great course

Great conditions, very challenging. You will use every club in the bag.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/04/2019

Thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and hope to see you again for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Tough but fair

The course was in pretty good condition. I was not expecting the large amount of uneven lies. The greens were in good shape but we're difficult for me to read. Overall I would recommend the the course if you're up for a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 11/04/2019

Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and our challenging layout. We hope to see you again for another round soon! Thanks for playing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 419
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played

Course in Very Good Condition

Fairways/rough in great shape....collars spongy from recent rains....greens rolling true but a bit slow for RR.

Sand traps were washed out from rains the nite before (but they are usually very good....tho thin on sand).

Got around in under 3 hours.....as a twosome!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 10/25/2019

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 97
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Ranger Michael Amato

I had the pleasure of playing with one of your Rangers, MICHAEL AMATO. Not only did he "caddie" my way around your beautiful course, he provided and fun and relaxing ecperience.

Now about the course. I found it accommodating , challenging and diverse. A healthy combination of rolling fairways, bilevel greens and perfectly placed bunkers. I can't wait to play it again.

Oh, thanks again Michael

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/29/2019

Hi Geno7176732, thanks for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your round with us and will make sure to forward your comments over to our ranger, Michael. We hope to see you again for another round soon! Thanks for playing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun round

Overall course was in good shape, greens very good, fairways a little thin and brown in places. Course requires a lot of attention to tee shots as many holes have danger off the tee. Overall I like the course and would recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/14/2019

Hi bacampbe. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome any feedback for improvement, such as fairway conditions. Thank you for playing River Ridge Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Fun

Fun course, great layout. Pace of play was a little slow on the back, but it is the tougher 9. Greens are tough and very undulated, definitely want to keep the ball below the hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/23/2019

Hi adaberne7. 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 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dollar vs Quality

I don’t believe the dollar amount paid was worth the value I received. The guy in the pro sop was not friendly. It seemed to be a good old boys club. I haven’t played the course in nearly twenty years and it could be that long before I play it again. However, the course itself was in good condition and offered a challenging experience.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/23/2019

Hi Wolfpack8888! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!

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

Can't ask for anything more.

RR is one of the best deals you'll find in the Raleigh area. It's simply unbeatable for the price. Course conditions are amazingly consistent, and you really can't ask for anything better. If the greens were about 1.0 faster on the stimpmeter, you could easily compare it to any private course in the area. The staff is very friendly, the carts are practically new, and one of the best perks is that the range balls are free. Just remember to hit it below the hole because the greens are well sloped, and downhill putts are treacherous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/23/2019

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 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just another round

Same great conditions

Greens were a bit slower than usual but it made it more receptive and still rolled true

Chipping was better for that reason

Last time I shot a 79 and today I shot a 81

Tomorrow I will go back and we will see

I am a 8 hcp

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/18/2019

Hi bulgarino1, thanks for leaving us a review! We're glad you enjoyed your time at River Ridge Golf Club and hope you'll come see us again soon.

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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/18/2019

Hello, Brucewg123. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 24
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!

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