River Ridge Golf Club

I would give a 4.5 but we can't so a half point off for pace of play and conditions. My guess is that in Aprll when the grass is all green it is a great course to play.

I played as a single and finished in 3 hrs. 38 mins (it took a bit longer because on the back nine I caught up to a threesome and foresome in front of me (these guys did not have the best golf etiquette since they did not let me play through but I decided just to hit 2 or 3 balls).

Pace of Play - The only place it really backed up not because I was a single but because of course layout was on holes 15, 16, and 17. The layout is par 3, par 4, par 3. And the 17th Par three is all carry and hazard on both sides so guys in front were looking for their balls, etc. I was wondering how 15, 16, 17 bottlenecks on a busy weekend when the weather is perfect since it clearly slowed the pace of play on a quiet Monday.

The variety of holes was great. Some doglegs, elevation changes, uphill and downhill lies in the fairways. And the greens were in great shape and had interesting slopes.

It is also semi-private so the range balls were included and they had a nice snack bar/grill.

The staff was very friendly and gave me important information (like you'll see a tee box on your left when you finish the first hole but that is 17 so you need to go across the street to get to the second hole). Also, excellent signage on course so you couldn't get lost.

Side note: The posted fee on the course website was $40 but I got a great deal at $26 (18 holes, cart, range balls) with a GolfNow Hot Deal.

We made a reservation on Thursday to play Saturday through golf now. I had my conformation email from golf now but when we got to the course they had no record of it and they had someone else in our scheduled tee time. They worked us in but it but us behind schedule and was very inconvenient. The course said it had been happening all day.

Weather turned out to be excellent. Course is in great shape for this time of year with all the rain. Only 6th hole was cart path. Greens in great shape. Bermuda fairways and rough still dormant but did not affect playability. Challenging holes with variety, excellent test of all your shots. Range balls included is a bonus. Will definitely be back

The grass was dormant but still very playable. Greens were smooth and fast. Would like to come back and play again during the season.

I've played River Ridge more than 50 times. Even at its worst, it is better than 75% of the public Raleigh-Durham course when they're at their best! Course is immaculate in the summer and fall but I would play here at any time of year.

By modern standards, the course is fairly short and fairways are mostly wide and forgiving. The course shows its teeth with its treacherous greens, strategically placed bunkers, and mix of risk/reward holes. My advice to first time players at RR: Play it safe and STAY BELOW THE HOLE. Driver isn't required on every tee shot. Consider the overall slope of the land when reading putts. Some of the most challenging greens I've ever encountered! The more you play here, the more you learn the subtleties of the greens and the more you enjoy it.

My one criticism: Place of play isn't great. At least one high school calls this course home and afternoon rounds can get slowed down by heavy traffic.

In summary, RR is a fun, challenging course that I would recommend to everyone. The more you play it, the better it gets! Staff is knowledgeable, courteous and professional

We have had so much rain and yet this course was still very playable. A true gem.

River Ridge is a very fun and well maintained golf course. Very enjoyable layout makes for a fun round. Range balls included with the round is a nice touch. Worth a shot if you have never played it.

We had over 6 inches of snow just 5 days ago and yet River Ridge was open and playable. This course drains super well. The greens, though very difficult, were flawless. Even the traps were mostly playable(unfortunately for me). The staff is terrific. We will be back.

Course was in good shape even after the heavy rains. The greens were in great shape, but very fast. Enjoyed the challenge

Course is in great shape. Greens were great, but I found them extremely difficult to read and putt on. Lots of undulations, large greens, being unfamiliar with where to putt the ball - all made for a lot of 3 putts and worse. But that’s on me, and not the course. Get out and play this course - each hole is different, and you will hit most of the clubs in your bag.

This was our first time playing and we absolutely loved the course. Great layout, great shape, all around beautiful course and I'd love to go back, except ... When we checked in, we were told there were 200 players on the course, but everything would be fine if everyone kept up with group ahead. That's not possible when you're sending foursomes out at 8-minute intervals. At several holes there were three groups at the tee box - and no one seemed to be playing particularly slowly. Five and half hours later, we were teeing off on 18. It would have been later but at least six people ahead of us gave up and left.

The course although not a championship course was quite enjoyable. I am a golf course snob and the conditions were not tour quality but very enjoyable to play. I didn’t complain about the green or fairway during the round. I used GolfNow and was paired with 3 other singles and they were great to play with. I would play here again. Free range balls, cart included for a very reasonable price. The hotdog with chili was only $1.65. Holy cow that is cheap. My only complaint is that the course could use a little bug scaping. The greens were running only a 9 but for the money I will take it. If I had paid double I would be more critical. Play here!!!

Great Design and layout and Brilliantly Sculpted Tough Greens. Stay below the hole at all times.

River ridge is always in a good shape.

This time (9/10/2108) was no different.

Almost no dead spot on tee box, fairways, and greens.

A little complain: Greens were great but they were not fast enough for 5 star course. (they were fast but we wanted faster )

This is one of my favorite courses in the Raleigh area. The greens are in great shape. It is tough but fair.

Course is always in great shape, great staff, challenging layout, always a good time. And free range balls is a very nice touch, found at no other course around.

Course has really perked up through the summer after the frost kill in spring. Great shape and greens are perfect a few weeks after sand topping. Short but tests all of your game...especially putting.

Well, I certainly picked a great track to be my first round. Being new to the area, I was told that there was a weird winter and weirder spring. The course was in decent shape but not great. I loved the layout.