Riverbend GC
Water come into play on several holes at Riverbend Golf Complex
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4.3
863 Reviews (863)
5 Stars
258
4 Stars
434
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
96.8%
Recommend this course
809 out of 863 reviews
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4.4
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.5
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
43 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
Riverbend's fairways and greens consistently impress, with fast putting surfaces and excellent overall conditions that reward repeat visits. The notably friendly and accommodating staff enhance the experience, making this course a strong value for golfers.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6701 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.4

The Riverbend Golf Complex sits along the Green River in Kent Valley, Wash. Owned and operated by the City of Kent, the complex offers a championship, 18-hole course and a mini-golf course. The 18-hole course is one of the busiest in the state with more than 65,000 rounds played on it annually. The golf course sprawls across a relatively flat landscape, making it easily walkable. Though it may not be hilly, that doesn't mean it's trouble free. There are more than 50 bunkers strategically placed throughout and three lakes come into play as well. The layout is player friendly, with enough variety to appeal to players of all skill levels.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Steidel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times while on the golf course.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Sports

Minigolf

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Reviews

4.3
863 Reviews (863)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Patio Dining 14
Dinner 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Bunkers 38
Thick Rough 12
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 46
Locals 39
Seniors 28
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 49
Near the Airport 25
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Straight and easy course

The course is very flat. Most of the holes are straight with good size fairways. Only few holes have water. You can put up a good score easily. And there aren’t a lot of hazards, so the course has good pace.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Pace of Play

For a busy day, we were able to play in 3 Hours and 50 minutes. Had to wait a couple times but moved well. Course was a little dry in spots but overall the course was in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very disappointing- will not play again

Terrible course (both in upkeep and staff)- definitely won't play again. They had no ice, undrinkable water from the fountains (looked like 1% milk coming out), wouldn't honor their golf now rates that were booked and the course needs 200% more water on the grass. Not to mention, it's in a pretty rough area and they have signs all over saying to lock your car and hide anything inside, there is no snack/drink cart, and the restaurant was closed all day.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very friendly course layout

I don’t have any issues with the course itself, greens could have been a touch quicker and the sand a bit softer but all in all it was a solid day. Course provides its challenges with water and some holes are true par 5’s.

My only problem was that it’s a, “dry course.” No alcohol at all, gentlemen that worked their said the restaurant closed down? He didn’t know why or when/if it would be up and running again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course is declining!

I have played this course in the past and it is not as well maintained as it used to be. The restaurant has been closed far as long as I can remember. No food or beverages available. It is not worth what it cost to play there unless you get a deal!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Value

Had a great time. Would love to play again. Started at 4:45 and finished about 8:30.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hungry

Noon starting time. Hoping to have lunch first. Restaurant closed permanently and no Cart service???? Very odd.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice greens

Smooth greens, great pace of play, forgiving layout. Traveled over an hour to try a new course from GolfNow, it was well worth the drive! I wasn’t playing well but was still had a great time, it’s hard to find greens this pure for the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3 out of 5

I wish GN would have indicated the course restaurant’/bar was closed - no bevy cart either. Course was a bit dry and ground was hard- good shot is at the mercy of the bounce!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day and beautiful course

Arrived early and staff was kind enough to get me an earlier start. Play was slow, but day and course were perfect for my first time playing this year. Definitely going bavk for more. Golf time made it easy to schedule tee time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Flexibility and Kindness!

Had two different tee time and had one team in the middle which is not our group. Quite well arranged for playing back-to-back and they cleaned my hand cart after round as well.

It was much appreciated and made me in good mood even after perfect round in perfect weather :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

T. Eklund

Great round,bit slow but the weather was perfect. Bummed Golfnow did not use 5.99 fee to hold spot instead of charging whole round to card. I couldn't use prepaid card bought there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terry E.

Course was in great shape,weather was excellent and all things were good...average pace..can't wait to play it again after the heat dries it out a bit more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Sun came out, birdies went in

Great staff, challenging pin locations, freshly mowed fairways and rough, nice greens and fun as heck! My only wish was for the restaurant to be open to grab a beer while my friends were paying up on skins : ) . Headed to Meeker Street Bar and Grill down the road (just east of the course on Meeker Street) for some happy hour specials and Manny's on tap!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day for golf in January

The day was perfect, the course was a little wet, no surprise for January, the greens soft n slow, again, no surprise for January, no restaurant or beer so that was a bit of a bummer but we finished in 4:39 so decent pace. Great day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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