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4.6
152 Reviews (152)
5 Stars
85
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
97.1%
Recommend this course
144 out of 152 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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4.7
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
44
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
Recommend this course
56 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
River Oaks consistently impresses with well-maintained tee boxes, fairways, and greens that roll true across a challenging, elevation-rich layout. Friendly staff and outstanding value make this course a standout worth the drive from Charlotte.

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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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

4.6
152 Reviews (152)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Bunkers 15
Water Hazards 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 11
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hill Yeah!

This super hilly course is a tough test of shot selection. The fairways and greens are in great shape but very hard. The ball doesn’t want to hold the green at all. There are beautiful vistas all around.

I will absolutely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

What a true test!

This golf course is a true test for your game. I would say it favors the driver of the tee with a lot of forced carries and trouble of the left and right. Fairways in great shape, greens fast and true , really nice pro shop and grill. overall, it’s a heck of a value that I got on GolfNow. Thank you for having me!

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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great again!

The course is in great shape. The driving range is open again. The River Oaks team is second to none!

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

Tough but fun

Tough course. Fun to play. Keep it below the hole!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Another good day

River Oaks never disappoints. Even after all of the winter weather here in the last few weeks, the course is in great shape. They are making some improvements at the driving range and at hole 8, it didn't hold up play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

AMAZINF VIEW

I went out here just to go somewhere different outside of Charlotte. Omg the views, the fast carts , the difficulties of the course. A ONE!!! Will definitely be going again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beatiful but challenging course

I played 18 holes by myself.

It was first time I played. Fairway was narrow with lots of undulation and slope. Green speed was not so fast, because of cold weather, but it was well maintained. I love this course's layout. Good course condition to play. But you need many balls to play if you are not good at play narrow course haha...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course but lack of grass in fairways (just extremely short) makes difficult for a sweeper to hit ball , the greens where extremely fast almost to fast but after 9 finally got the speed down, course is nice just a little long for some golfers i shot 88 from white an had 4 doubles because the greens wouldn’t hold the shots but all in all id definitely play again an im sure id play a good 5 strokes better

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
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 3
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 34
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
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