River Ridge Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| 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 |
| 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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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.
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.
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!
Reallt great course
Great conditions, very challenging. You will use every club in the bag.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
Hello, Brucewg123. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!
Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, u2448538! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hello, Ringo9904178. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon at River Ridge Golf Club!
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!
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!