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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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

A+++ Golf Course

First off i drove from Charlotte. Took me 1 hour to get there with no traffic. I will be doing this as many times that I can. Hands down best golf course I have played in the past 10 years. Greens were perfect. The layout was incredible. Will be returning as much as posible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Challenging course and great staff

River Oaks Golf Club course was challenging with elevations, and greens were running fast. Definite value for the money.

With weather in 90s, not having water available on the course did not help. Having a refreshment cart as an option would have been great. The clubhouse grill staff were great, good bar food and cold beer. Good day overall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

HOT!

Stayed the night in Statesville, ater viewing a house in Sparta. Nice course, but I wasn't up to the weather.

Forecast was 90, when i got the car on after it showed 101! Started with 2 frozen 2 liter water bottles, both were hot before the end, not the course's fault. Had a few dizzy spells, but toughed it out.

Saw no ball marks anywhere. Some weeds in the rough, but your ball shouldn't be there in the first place!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting layout interesting green good test of golf for all levels

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

Worth the drive

Quite a drive from the Charlotte area but a great course at a really fair price. Fun layout and very well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
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 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the Money!

Despite the day being a "Cart Path" only day. We still enjoy our round. Some soft spots and standing water on a few fairways. Other than that... a great place to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gem of a course

I played this course once the first year it opened. Yesterday was 1st time back since then. The greens, fairways, views, everything about this course is amazing. Friendly staff also amazing. The speed of the greens and their undulations make them tricky but extremely fun. The fairways from tee to green do not guarantee flat lies so your swing needs to be on point. Chipping around the greens is fun as they are all manicured well. The elevation changes I forgot about but are amazing. You can lose a ball or three, but it is worth it to play here. If you have a chance to play here then definitely do. If you are disappointed it will not be the courses fault.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Experience

This course received many 5 star reviews and we chose to play here as a result. The reviews were spot on, greens roll fast and true, tee boxes, fairway in great shape. This will be our course to play when we are at the lake. Only criticism is I wish there was a way to get beverages and food while on the course. I am assuming it is not financially feasible. Nonetheless we had a great time playing and looking forward to playing it again this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a Gem!

I have lived in the Charlotte area since 2007, and this is one of the niicer courses that I've played. I'm baffled that I haven't played here before. I have recommended it and we'll see you soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Course from tee to green is in great shape. The greens are a little slow but their condition is excellent. Value for money is unbeatable in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome course!

River Oaks is a beautiful course, great layout and very well maintained. The clubhouse staff were friendly and helpful as well. I’m looking forward to playing the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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