Riverbend GC
Water come into play on several holes at Riverbend Golf Complex
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4.3
871 Reviews (871)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
437
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
97.9%
Recommend this course
817 out of 871 reviews
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4.5
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
25 out of 25 reviews
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4.4
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 37 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
871 Reviews (871)

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 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
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent golf experience

Course in very nice shape with well kept greens & friendly staff. Would not hesitate to play again

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

Good conditions for most part

Course was well kept with fair amount of hazards, consisting of water and sand traps. Only complaint was debris and limbs fallen from trees block some of fairways on back 9.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens are in very good shape for the number of rounds played there

Riverbend is in very good shape, especially the greens. Round was slow, Sunday morning and the weather was great so it brought everyone out. Not bad though all in all

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

Early tee time

Early tee time made for fast play on a typically slow track

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great fun and a beautifull day

Course is very flat with some holes well balanced with sand traps or trees.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

88º and no water

Course was in good shape and all foursomes ahead of us moved along pretty well... a surprise for this course. We played it because it is relatively easy and works well for my wife.

My only complaint is that it was hot and the water fountain on the backside was not working and there was no water, to drink, anywhere on the course (staff should, at least, let people know that so we can bring an extra bottle of water).

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Best value

Great value for 18 holes, getting in around before 10:00am is a great way to start a day for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course

Pretty good course. Very flat with open fairways. Course was in pretty good shape, but not amazing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Riverbend First

It was the first time playing Riverbend and my son and I enjoyed playing the course.
The only thing missing was an Ezgo Gal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Tougher When Wet

Rained off and on - much tougher to play under these conditions and this is to be expected. Had a good time none the less. I only wish they had an outside food service. The cart lady was very nice and available.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

195 yrd par 3

I love playing this 16 th hole par 3 with a water pond to the left, and bunker behind the green.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

This course is great

The back nine is challengeable, watch the water on the left side. the greens are great and readable.
The pro-shop are friendly and polite.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Fun, but busy course

I played an evening after work and the course was in great shape. Pace of play was slow. Great rate through GolfNow and a lot of people took advantage? In any case, a challenging and interesting course. Lots of bunkers and water, play both sides of the river.

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