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Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.6
41.9%
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2.3
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Conditions
1.9
Value
2.6
Layout
3.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.5
33.3%
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2.7
97 Reviews (97)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6593 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.5

One of Jim Fazio’s first solo projects, Riverchase is a surprisingly tough challenge given its lack of trees and relatively short length. The course runs through the bottomlands of the Elm Fork Trinity River and is loaded with water due to a chain of interconnecting lakes created to collect heavy rains and irrigate the course. While there are no forced carries, water comes into play at least 12 holes, and out-of-bounds is a frequent concern because of the housing community that surrounds the course.

No. 5 is the most difficult rated hole–a long dogleg right par 4 that requires a solid tee shot to be in position to reach the green in two. The approach is long and uphill into a severely back-to-front sloping green with a lake on the right and out-of-bounds and bunkers on the left.

Two holes later, No. 7 is one of the toughest approaches in all of DFW. This hole plays due south into the prevailing wind, and the elevated green has a depth of only about 25 feet. Bunkers line the back, and the slope in front is significant. Ups and downs are difficult because of the slopes in the green. Take a look at the pin placement when you’re teeing off on No. 4.

The good news is that other than out-of-bounds, the course is mostly wide open, so you’ll generally have a shot if you just miss the fairway. The only thick spot for trees is along the creek on holes 14-16.

Getting there : Take the Belt Line exit off of 635 and drive north to MacArthur. Turn right (east) and drive to Riverchase Dr., where you’ll turn left. Look for the course on the right side of the road.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jim Fazio

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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2.7
1495 Reviews (1495)
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Reviews 64
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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It's Dallas' worst golf course.

If it was this serious, I would never have made a reservation, but I really regret it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Dallas' Worst Golf Course

You shouldn't play on a rotten golf course like this. It's not managed at all, players don't have manners, and they don't follow the rules properly. And the bunker around the green is the worst, and Marshall acts as if he had received some legal power by taking a valentier from his inflexible local grandfather. It also makes it unkind to Asians. I posted a long message to the Asian community in Dallas telling you never to play at the River Chase golf course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

It's Dallas' worst golf course.

The course condition is the worst. The bunker has no sand, the rough around the green is not managed at all, and the tee box and powerway are the worst. And each hot dog costs 7.04 dollars. You should never hit it here. I came back last year and thought it was managed, but nothing changed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Dissapointing

We booked this course based on the reviews and tee time availability. Now I know why we were able to get on so easily, with very few players on the course. When we arrived at the clubhouse, I asked the pro if he'd played it recently, and he said he hadn't been out for "several weeks". We should have taken that as our cue to leave.

The course is VERY rough and conditions were some of the worst that I've seen. Although the area has been dealing with a lot of rain, other local courses have been kept up much better. Our initial thought was that this course is on its' last breath.

Having said that, the layout is good and with some work, it may be revived. At this point, however, don't waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stay away

Have not played Riverchase in over a year. Used to play regularly. Love the layout.

Upkeep and care have gone to heck.

Driving range closed. This has always been a problem.

No water on course.

No ball washers.

Did not see one cart girl

Sand traps unplayable. Filled with weeds and dirt.

Bare spots on fairways and greens.

No where near worth $60.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible

I've played Riverchase a few times before but it's been over 5 years ago. Right now it's the worst golf course I've played in over 20 years. It is in horrible shape!!! Tee boxes bad. Fairways bad. Greens below average. Cart paths are a hazard!! Bunkers are dry and bare. If it wasn't for knowing all they would offer was a rain check I would have asked for my money back after the 1st hole. By the way...the green fee was $67. I wouldn't pay $10 to play this course again!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible condition

I have played this course in the past, but good lord this course has gone downhill. Horrible conditions all around.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Much better than reviews

Bunkers were mud but who likes hitting out of bunkers just drop out of it. Cart paths were rough at times so cart path only would suck. But greens were in good shape. Fairways were in good condition. Loved the layout. Water is everywhere but me and my buddy didn’t find it but twice. Will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Golf

Golf Saturday morning. No cart girl. Showed up 30 minutes early. Starter was a jackwagon trying to get us off before our tee time, threatening us to have people jump us. Only to still wait every shot. Course needs a lot of work on every aspect of the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Slow Greens

Really great value here. Weekday play was the most relaxed I’ve experienced in awhile. Great $40 play! Really slow fury greens and fairways a bit tall but let this course dry out a bit and if the staff is able to role these greens and get that cut just a bit lower should shape up nice end of May into June

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

River view golf course.

This course was absolutely horrible. Had zero fun playing this course. Pulling up to the course, nobody was in the parking lot and once we got on the course I understood why. The course is in unplayable condition. The course is beautifully laid out. Has amazing potential but the course is not manicured at all. There is no resemblance of a fairway anywhere on this course. The greens are terrible. It was just not worth the $45. It is a $20 course at best. Pace of play was good because no one else was there. Would not recommend to anyone. Don’t be fooled by the rating on this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Course should not have been open for play. Many cart paths washed out with mud and most traps filled with water. Should have never tried to play in these conditions, however when the course was open for play it should have been in much better condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the money

Have played this course many times. It’s a very good course for the money, however the fairways seemed to be lacking in care right now.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pics need updating

Out of town guest, pics on golf now look plush and beautiful. For the cost thought, must do! Greens were ok - course in general Very rough shape, even at $40 seemed steep for conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are the only good thing

The fairways and cart paths are like you’re driving a truck in the woods. Greens are actually really nice

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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