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4.5
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
46
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
116 out of 124 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.8
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 39 reviews
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4.8
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
98.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 50 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
124 Reviews (124)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

River Oaks in the fall

Beautiful course and a beautiful day. I could have picked an easier course after my 4 year hiatus, but I always liked this course and had not played it under the current owners. The course has done well under new ownership. The first hole has been shortened and made much easier but the rest of the course was as I remembered it; challenging. Tee boxes were good, fairways were great and the greens were perfect. It was a wonderful fall day with temperatures in the early seventies and nothing but sunshine. All of the fall leaves had been blown off of the course and into the wooded areas. Great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden jewel

It is a beautiful mountain course. Such a challenge course I want to come back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Super golf course

Excellent, I recommend you play here , This course is very well laid out with beautiful views . All greens where is great shape. Tee boxes could use a little work but other than that this course is a must play course. It is conveniently located off of I-40.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Wow, What an Awesome course

Wow , Just played this course today , 10-10-14 and it is now one of my all time new favorite golf courses. It is extremely well laid out with awesome views and great condition. The fairways where stripped and every green rolled consistently and all where in super shape. Tee boxes need a little work but all in all, I would rate this course a must play. I will definitely play there again and it is conveniently located right off of interstate 40.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent layout

Absolutely beautiful course great layout not too difficult but challenging staff was super friendly

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

Enjoyable

Nice course, friendly and welcoming staff. Course is challenging .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Course for the Money!

Very impressed with the course. Challenging but fair. Greens were in good shape and rolled good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Well worth the drive

Excellent course for the price. A very beautiful layout. extremely challenging for a first time as tons of blind shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A Great Course

River Oaks has changed so much since the new owner took over. Easily the best course in Iredell County. All the staff have the attitude that they are very appreciative of your business. This is usually what is lacking at the golf courses these days. Every hole could be on a post card.

Travis

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great value

Lots of risk/reward shots. Price during the week is $29 and the course is well worth it. Very well maintained. The challenge in it lies in the tight fairways and the fact that on 5 holes you have to shape your shot. You can choose to hit it shorter yardage...but if you want that full driver or 3 wood....you have to shape your shot so it presents something different than the average course.

Good snack bar area that serves up fresh sandwiches...cheesebruger and chicken are my favorite. Great staff, good carts. If you're in the area you can't wrong playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

would not acceot my golf now voucher

The course was probably the most difficult I have played. The greens was excellent and once the fairways green up,this course will be in really good shape. They would not accept my golf now voucher but did extent that price that I paid to our round. Just have to wait for refund from golf now.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous test of your golf skills!

Every hole is a challenge both mentally and physically. Excllent course, great value for money....highly recommended. Not for the faint hearted!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value, mountain feel

The course is a little rough in spots, but greens are in good shape. For $17, it offers great value. Layout has a mountainesque feel, with lots of change in elevation. So much change in elevation that navigating the cart path with wet brakes can be a little hairy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, very challenging.

This course I found to be very challenging with all the hills, streams, ups and down shots. Greens were in very good condition. This course is alot of fun to play on.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging from the Black Tees

Greens were fast, smooth and rolled true. Best I've putted on this year. Overall nice course conditions. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the experience!

Extremely challenging. Greens and Fairways in Great condition.
Bunkers are extremely fair and consistent. Rough could use a little work. Sometimes very hard to find your ball in the rough.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Nice course. Narrow fairways, greens are in excellent condition.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play here quiet a bit

Well worth $17. They are really trying to get this course up and running. New nice clubhouse. Lot of maintenance work going on. Its been through a lot of ups and downs the last six years I have been playing it and I understand that has been true for its history. It is in the best shape now I can remember it. If you haven't played it in a while, come check it out. Think you'll see improvement.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Challenge for Above Average Golfers.

We found this to be a Scenic Course with a good layout. Most holes required a tee shot into a narrow fairway. If our shots
ended up in the rough near the fairway or near the green, our golfballs would disappear into the deep rough. We had to spend too much time looking for balls not two yards into the rough, sometimes you had to step on a ball to find it. The greens held
shots into it and putted consistent speed. Well worth the Golf Now Price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A muddy sandy wreck

Only paid $18 through golfnow.com. That was the only thing good about it. They had just aerated and sanded. The sand was in uneven piles all over the greens. Drainage is poor. I should have known better. Just saw a story about Rock Barn losing greens to flooding. Not the case here. Just a lot of fairways that were a mess.

The rough's growing way too well and is cut too high. It's just not fair to hit a drive, know it's in play, and still not be able to find it.

Why did I go there? I must have been thinking about a different course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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