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4.5
123 Reviews (123)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
97.7%
Recommend this course
115 out of 123 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.8
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.0%
Recommend this course
48 out of 49 reviews
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4.8
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.0%
Recommend this course
48 out of 49 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6574 yards
Slope 137
Rating 70.7

Formerly known as Buffalo Shoals National Golf Club.

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River Oaks Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lennie Younce Gene Bates (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

4.5
123 Reviews (123)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

The course is fun and well maintained. Greens are nice and lots of fun holes and elevation. The owner puts a lot of care into the course and it shows Staff is friendly

Only suggestion would be green sand for divots and keeping the rough on both sides of 13 a little shorter to save time (people looking for their balls) 5 stars

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a Hidden Gem!!

This course more than exceeded my expectations! I played with a 2some who were members at a very nice private club in area and was an amazing time. They also were raving about the course. Tee boxes were very well kept, fairways amazing and greens roll very well just don’t get above the hole! I am so impressed with how well this course is maintained with amount of area it covers. Oh by the way some beautiful holes but tough. Some holes resemble mountain courses. Other courses should take note of River Oaks! Best part it only cost $47. I can’t say enough great things and look forward to playing it again soon. Great Job to entire staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the cost

Paired up with 3 some and they made the round great. Course was in great condition beside 1 tee box. Fairways are side by side so a few times players from another hole would cross fairways. Not a Big deal because everyone was respectful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best course for the $ in the Charlotte area

Great course, very good course conditions, challenging course! Overall great track…it’s a must play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

RO is a fun track

Hadn't played here in nearly 3 years, course has changed a number of things, was in good condition even though it was very wet and being nearly 100 degrees it was a tough round waiting for 15 mins on every shot, the rate is still more than it should be in spite of all the transplants saying this a good deal

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I will be back

Last played this course when it was North Carolina National years ago. They have done so many improvements. Fun course. Stay close to the fairway because you will definitely be penalized if you don’t. Greens, fairways and tee boxes in great shape. Only complaint is no water coolers on the course. Good thing I brought a cooler full of water bottles.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great conditions as always

Been raining all week and course was propwrly mowed and greens in pwrfext shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Birthday Round

Course is in great shape, my swing wasn’t. Really enjoy this layout. Plan on playing here many more times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

fun course

One of the most picturesque courses in the state. The course obviously drains exceptionally well as we were carts 90 degrees even after several wet days previously. Elevation changes add to the beauty and the challenge. Carts are the most powerful electric ones I've had the pleasure of using - very nice. It was a long drive for me but worth the trip.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Several improvements, but

Had been a few years since I last played here, and it was nice to see they had improved the facilities, clubhouse staff and carts! Course grasses were in good condition, and the recently converted Bermuda greens were OK, but firm. They had relocated 2 greens, 1 due to yearly flooding, so this too was an improvement to the overall flow of the course which is still very odd and inconsistent. The tree-lined front 9 has a totally different feel than the open air back 9 and is far more attractive. You’ll rarely, if ever, hear me say this about a golf course however River Oaks is under-priced, which I’ve heard has a lot to do with the ever-present course Owner trying to outsell his area competitors. The place has a more ‘rural’ feel than most of the courses in this portion of the state, which can be both a positive & a negative. Overall its a nice place for a round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Incredible course

The fact that this course is somehow still public is incredible. This course blows pretty much every public course in charlotte out of the water. Enjoy playing this place while you still can.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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