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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4.5
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 36 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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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Public Course

Riverbend always gets alot of play. Relax and enjoy the round. Husband and wife combinations frequent the course , but are no faster or slower than the groups in front of them. I have played there for 25 years and always come away satisfied.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Play is always slow.

The course was in very poor condition. Fairways and greens were in dire need of being mowed. Greens were very spongy and inconsistent. Event though there were very few golfers on the course, play was extremely slow and when brought to the attention of the staff nothing was done to speed up play. No marshals on duty (they are really for show anyway and have never sped up play any time I've played here when they were on duty). Overall the only reason we played there was it was halfway for our threesome to meet. We'll more than likely play somewhere else next time.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great stormy day

The weather was stormy, but I had a great day. Very large course for a short person, lots of water hazards, smooth sand in traps (managed to avoid all but 1). Greens were lakes, but it was a rainstorm. One putt actually skipped across a cup full of water. The staff was quite cordial when I arrived, but the guy there when I left was bland and just stared at me. The only real negative was the wimpy cart.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

In good shape for Nov., esp greens.

Played Nov 9th in sun. No standing water. Fairways a little thin in spots on clay/loam, but not a problem for winter rules. Rough was thick. Greens were soft but faster than expected. Generally expect cart paths only for winter play. Had a great time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

awesome for the money !!

great course with obstacles and good price for the course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice, large fair way, green in good sharp, friendly staff, good deal

Nice golf course, large fair way, green in good sharp, friendly staff, good deal. special deal for over 55 yrs old.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great deal on an above average course.

Course is in good condition with above average greens. Plays over 6,000 yards from the white tees so it is a good challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

good for the money

nice course. can be slow since marshalls don't seem to help speed up play. sand in traps better than most other courses. players need to fix ball marks on greens better. rough is thick in spots and tough to play from. greens could be faster. overall a good course to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

The greens that day were awesome and we had a great time.

Good day, people were friendly and course was in above standard condition. Play there when the weather is good, it tends to get a little sloppy during the wet season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fun Course, Great value with the Hot Deal

We've been playing this course since it opened many years ago. It's in the best shape it's ever been and now with the Golf Now Hot Deal, it the best value around. We'll be playing it alot more while it's still dry.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good course

pace was excellent, though sanded, the greens were well maintained

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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