Riverbend Golf Complex
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6701 yards | 71.4 | 121 |
| White | 72 | 6328 yards | 69.6 | 120 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6328 yards | 75.6 | 128 |
| Red | 72 | 5541 yards | 71.2 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 71.8/129 W: 78.6/138 | 345 | 421 | 505 | 437 | 136 | 543 | 313 | 208 | 361 | 3269 | 374 | 399 | 362 | 164 | 541 | 413 | 194 | 382 | 565 | 3394 | 6663 |
| Blue M: 70.3/127 W: 76.6/135 | 328 | 403 | 487 | 421 | 124 | 531 | 304 | 183 | 351 | 3132 | 358 | 382 | 336 | 142 | 513 | 392 | 176 | 363 | 529 | 3191 | 6323 |
| Blue/White M: 69.3/125 W: 75.3/131 | 328 | 360 | 487 | 369 | 124 | 495 | 304 | 173 | 351 | 2991 | 358 | 365 | 336 | 142 | 491 | 382 | 158 | 363 | 508 | 3103 | 6094 |
| White M: 68.8/124 W: 74.7/130 | 314 | 360 | 472 | 369 | 114 | 495 | 294 | 173 | 343 | 2934 | 344 | 365 | 323 | 136 | 491 | 382 | 158 | 349 | 508 | 3056 | 5990 |
| White/Green M: 67.6/120 W: 73.0/126 | 314 | 335 | 435 | 332 | 114 | 446 | 294 | 164 | 343 | 2777 | 344 | 340 | 323 | 136 | 454 | 359 | 158 | 349 | 465 | 2928 | 5705 |
| Green M: 66.5/118 W: 71.9/124 | 285 | 335 | 435 | 332 | 102 | 446 | 277 | 164 | 332 | 2708 | 316 | 340 | 293 | 107 | 454 | 359 | 152 | 320 | 465 | 2806 | 5514 |
| Purple M: 61.9/102 W: 65.7/113 | 220 | 284 | 342 | 257 | 102 | 377 | 218 | 156 | 256 | 2212 | 220 | 262 | 203 | 101 | 384 | 251 | 144 | 255 | 403 | 2223 | 4435 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by u005588788 on 06/01/2025
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Photo submitted by Xiaomin9963370 on 12/01/2024
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Photo submitted by Giles5001235 on 11/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u000003971278 on 04/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159304538 on 05/22/2020
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Photo submitted by u346159906 on 03/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u346159906 on 03/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u346159906 on 03/23/2020
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10th Tee Photo submitted by Christophe8003424 on 08/21/2019
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Photo submitted by mrdscons on 05/01/2019
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Photo submitted by Brian4201967 on 06/03/2014
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The golf outing. Photo submitted by mastergolfer12 on 09/26/2012
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
Nice place to get out
Riverbend offers a great place and it is centrally located.
Excellent golf experience
Course in very nice shape with well kept greens & friendly staff. Would not hesitate to play again
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.
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
Great fun and a beautifull day
Course is very flat with some holes well balanced with sand traps or trees.
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).
Best value
Great value for 18 holes, getting in around before 10:00am is a great way to start a day for me.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.