About
Formerly known as Buffalo Shoals National Golf Club.
Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6574 yds
Rating 70.7
Slope 137
Type Semi-Private
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Course Details
Rentals & Services
Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs
Practice & Instruction
Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Putting Green
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.
Available Facilities
Clubhouse
Available Activities
Swimming
Billiards
Available Sports
Fitness
Tennis
Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Annual
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AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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.
Golfer Photos
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First Tee Photo submitted by jbradshaw49 on 04/13/2026
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Photo submitted by JohnJeyapaul on 04/12/2026
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Photo submitted by 742e8PxvQRznZLtGSyBL on 01/01/2026
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Photo submitted by u577962316 on 07/24/2025
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Photo submitted by ccharles on 05/25/2015
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Photo submitted by yesyoucan on 10/10/2014
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Photo submitted by yesyoucan on 10/10/2014
Golfer Reviews
This particular course has improved in the past year.
I have been going to this course for the past few years and I have seen great improvements in all aspects. The clubhouse is beautiful and well maintained. The course is also very well maintained.
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Pretty course in nice area.
Fun course to play. Depending on tees can play differently. Greens were quick but a little bumpy. Very hard so they were difficult to hold and/or even hit close chip shots. Was pleased to see that the fallen leaves had been cleaned up as the last time there they hadn't been.
Over-all, good course and a very good value.
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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