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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 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 33
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 24
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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Many improvements

Been a while since I played here. Tony Henderson has made additional investments in the course and greatly improved overall conditions and playability. Challenging layout with improved tees and greens makes River Oaks a must play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 130
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Hard and fast greens

Improvements continue at River Oaks with new carts, some cart paths and new sod. Greens were hard and fast, fairways were very good. Even the parking lot was redone. Worth the trip.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

River Oaks

Nice, tough layout. Slick greens. Bring your A game and plenty of balls for all 18 holes. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good

Whoever said the greens don't hold or was mach 7 speed was way wrong , no they don't leave big ball marks but hold very well. Also aren't extremely fast nor slow , very good condition. Love the changes on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must have A game

The most difficult greens in North Carolina. Putting a 12 with new Mach 1 Bermuda. Welcome to Augusta playing. Bring a putt putt style putter. I putted withmy hands on the steel to slow it down. 3’ putts will turn into a 10’ on the miss. The greens had zero ball marks. They were perfect. The course is hilly and difficult. Premium on driver shots is needed. Carts are the most technology I have seen. Pair bluetooth with phone. Screens to view greens, accurate yardages, fast as well. I lost 16 strokes on putts. Put my hands on the metal shaft to putt to slow it down. If you want to know what pros deal with at Majors come on down.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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