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4.7
596 Reviews (596)
5 Stars
362
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
98.2%
Recommend this course
580 out of 596 reviews
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4.6
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.9
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 25 reviews
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4.7
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
51
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
98.6%
Recommend this course
69 out of 70 reviews
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Course Highlights
Riverbend's greens, fairways, tee boxes, and bunkers have seen impressive ongoing improvements that consistently reward returning players. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value make this a compelling choice for golfers across the region.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6759 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens MiniVerde Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Russell Breeden (1966)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code All shirts must have a collar. No T-shirts allowed.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
596 Reviews (596)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 7
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Advanced Golfers 8
Junior Golfers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Always in great shape. Really good greens smooth and fast!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 171
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting course

Fairways and roughs were in good condition. Sand traps were hard packed sand. Greens were medium speed on the front nine, medium to slow speed on the back nine, held the approach shot and rolled true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Riverbend is a gem

I have played quite a few courses and I would say this is one of my favorites. Tee boxes are large and relatively flat. The fairways are beautiful. The greens are some of the fastest I’ve played., and well maintained. Bunkers are always in good condition. Carts are nice electric club carts. Practice putting green is big. Nice driving range. Bring your A game!

Overall nothing but good to say.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course.

Awesome and friendly staff. Patriotic.

Layout, 5 stars. No two holes are the same. You have to think on several regarding placement.

Tee Boxes were in nice shape.

Fairways are narrow,but the first cut is not Goin to punish you too bad. I only hit two but still managed an 85.

Greens were aerated 2 days ago but still ran true.

Small clubhouse, but has most of what one needs.

Golf carts are in good shape.

I wish I lived closer as this is a course to consider joining as a full member.

I look forward to the next round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Simple Great Course

Amazing that they can keep the course is such great condition and charge a reasonable price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Greens were in good shape and fairways were perfect

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of Play is Horrible

Course was in great shape, greens rolled fast but true. Very nice bermuda greens. Tee boxes were in pretty good shape, course layout is nice. Pace of play was horrible. Waited on every tee box for 10+ minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Soft fairways and fast greens. Course in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Crappy service

Singles aren't allowed because you would hold up the course but a twosome want???? Why can't I be paired with the twosome??? He stated, it is to busy to get you out!!!! The twosome went out by themselves...bunch of BS!!!! I want come back to this course again....I had played here 20 times in the last two years but will spend my money elsewhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Greens

Best greens we have played in a long time. Fast and smooth. You don’t want to be above the hole!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
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 Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course for the price!

Great time out. Took my dad out to celebrate Fathers Day. The greens were in great shape and the course played just tough enough for my below average golf ability. Some older guys were holding us up, so the pace of play was slow, but other than that, it was a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
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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