Riverbend GC
Water come into play on several holes at Riverbend Golf Complex
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4.3
864 Reviews (864)
5 Stars
258
4 Stars
435
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
810 out of 864 reviews
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4.4
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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4.5
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
14
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
44 out of 44 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
864 Reviews (864)

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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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Don't play here in the winter

I played here in the summer before and condition was OK. However, this time of the year, it is extremely muddy and can barely play. Many times we lost balls that has been driven right down the center on the fairway, or in light rough. It became very frustrating and we quit before finishing the round.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice little golf course!

Went on a very wet day, following a couple days of wet weather! Very messy, carts on path only. With that said, very nice little course. Staff was friendly!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Reasonably Good Maintenance this time of the year

The crew had raked a lot of falling leaves so it wasn't to hard to find the balls. The greens are in pretty good shape. Considering Seattle has been raining quite a bit lately, there weren't too much standing water. Good value!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

Rainy weather Riverbend

Trying to fit in a last round before the season shuts out. Following several days of rainy weather, caught a 4 hr break and played as a single mid-day. Yes there was some muddy spots and standing water, but less than I thought there would be. With lift and clean, seemed ok if slightly dark and lonely.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always Economical

Everything about this course is usually pretty good including the price That's probably why sometimes the pace of play might be a little slow because it's such a great course it attracts a lot of golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good

Everything good
Any time i want plying this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Damp

Decent shape , greens soft . Excessive leaves on fairways made finding ball tough at times. Pace of player a little slow, even with carts! Great viewing of Bald Eagles!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great deal

course in good shape...need to get the marshal to keep play at a reasonable pace

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Goff Course

Good course and reasonable green fee through golfnow.com

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Track;Slow play

I always liked this layout;although very flat.Am disappointed with the long weekend rounds here.I read of poor green maintenance;but its the players that cause the greens problems.This is the worst I've seen in over 50 years for ball marks being repaired.I think I easily repaired 50 marks;many right by the hole;people just walk right on by.I fixed 8 where I was standing on a 3 par.Everybody just repair 2 per hole;we will be fine.Probably won't play here on weekends.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good

Staff friendliness.
And value for the money is excellent!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Good hard greens

The greens at River Bend is in excellent shape, smooth, hard and fast. You have to plan to land the ball short otherwise it would run long

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

Swing Away

Wide open fairways. Expect slummers in jeans and tank tops.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Friday aftenoon spur of the moment round

Can't beat $36 with a cart. Went of as a 3 some with tow others they paired me up with. We were the first group right after the Seattle Times tournament so it took close to 5 hours.
The greens are getting beat up from all the play this year and they could use some work. I played OK so I'm happy and the clubhouse ahs a great happy hour when you're done.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

OK for a last minute round...

It's a reasonable track for a muni but I probably could have found a better spot. Pace was really slow and I get it, it was a gorgeous afternoon in Seattle so there were tons of people out. A couple of greens were stressed and it's apparent they don't have a lot of funds for grounds crew. Overall a good value and had availability last minute but others in the area would have been a better choice.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best courses I have played..

This course is great! Even as a beginner our game was un rushed and we had a great time. Can't wait to play it again..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Value

Got a great deal for 18 holes plus a cart for two. Greens were in great shape. Fairway was a little bare in places probably due to the hotter weather we've had. Conditions were ideal to play. Nobody in front of us. My daughter is a beginner and the tee block placements were ideal for her. No pressure behind us. We let two singles pass (Seems they were speed golfing!). Other than that, I would recommend the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace!

Took 5 hours to play the 18 hole for 2some with cart!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not well kept

Played the whole 18. They were overbooked and backed up. Worse, no one was overseeing the tee-offs, and no announcements, so people playing out of order. A twosome scheduled behind us to make a foursome went out ahead of their scheduled time, holding up all the foursomes. I called Brent (?) several times and he said he'd get the marshal out of rectify the problem; they were supposed to have the twosome hold up for their scheduled twosome behind us. The marshal refused to engage the twosome, so I had to talk to him a third time. They finally got it figured out at the tenth hole. This just added to the overall overbooking backup. We played off every tee directly after the foursome in front left the green, but still took over 5 1/2 hour to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice place to get out

Riverbend offers a great place and it is centrally located.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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