River Falls Plantation
A view of a green protected by bunkers at River Falls Plantation
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3.9
702 Reviews (702)
5 Stars
318
4 Stars
268
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
76.0%
Recommend this course
633 out of 702 reviews
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3.8
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
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0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.2%
Recommend this course
13 out of 16 reviews
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3.8
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
72.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a consistent favorite among returning golfers. A challenging layout with hills, blind shots, and a demanding back nine rewards players seeking an engaging round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6697 yards
Slope 137
Rating 72.8

River Falls Golf Plantation in Duncan is a Gary Player Signature Course. Its location makes it convenient for meeting up with people coming from Asheville, Columbia, Atlanta, or Charlotte. The golf course is also just minutes away from downtown Greenville. The narrow layout will test the accuracy and shot making abilities of even the best golfers. Rolling hills provide a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. Water hazards come into play frequently and there are also strategically placed bunkers framing the greens and fairways. Player crafted a golf course that is both formidable and scenic. The abundance of mature trees helped him achieve this. He carefully wove River Falls Golf Plantation through the mature forests, allowing the trees to surround the holes, giving each a secluded and peaceful feel.

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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Diamond Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Player (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming

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Reviews

3.9
702 Reviews (702)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Patio Dining 15
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Elevation Changes 27
Narrow Fairways 21
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 29
Locals 25
Entertaining Clients 15
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 24
Near the Airport 19
Worth the Drive 18

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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better then before

Although this round was in the dead of winter it was obvious that a lot of work has been done since my last visit 2 years ago. Much cleaner rough areas and the greens were like a pool table. The layout is just fun. We really enjoyed our round and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Very Enjoyable Course!

Firs time playing the course. Staff very friendly and courteous.. Amazing water/river views ( and traps LOL) Greens very fast. Very enjoyable round. We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very slow

Pace of players was very slow. Didn’t even finish playing 18. Got to 9holes and left.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love it- will be back!

Overall the course was in excellent condition and loved the layout. Weather was perfect and love the fact we can play in December!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Need rain check

I was only able to play nine holes due to a back spasm. Can golf now issued me a nine hole raincheck

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

River Falls

I was only able to play nine holes due to back spasms. Can golf now issue me a rain check for nine holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Decent course, in good shape for the winter time. Greens roll very true. Pace of play was 3.5 hours, excellent. The design is a little quirky with some forced layups and weird tee shots. Need to have someone who has played the course before if it is your first time.

I would recommend playing if you are in town.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Golf Course

Played with my brother and had a great day. Course has some challenging holes that require careful shot selection. You can't just hit driver off every par 4 or even 5.

Good shape for October. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A must go to course in South Carolina

We play River Falls on a regular basis, as it is a beautiful course with a great layout. There is no hole the same and always provides a challenge. We played with a couple from Seattle last time we played RF and they loved the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

… a real signature golf cource (Gary Player).

Anytime again !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Better then I remembered

Each hole has its own scenery and feel. A different shot each time.not just drive down the middle and a wedge in. Whether it's a lake next to the fairway, a 20 foot rock wall next to the green, flora...whatever each hole offers a different look and feel. Each hole is it's own seperate space as well. A must play for the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pretty good

Staff was a little abrasive because I was just barely on time and I get it. But I don't control traffic. Course was good, a little crowded, and there were some close calls on misfit drives from other players, but all in all a decent day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

We have played River Falls many times since moving to South Carolina. River Falls is one of our favorite course in South Carolina.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Great place to play. The pace was a little slow but other than that it's a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Had a wonderful morning round I got there at sunrise and the Golf Professional was already prepping carts and shop. He let me go early as no one was there. It was a beautiful sunrise morning and the course was very nice and an awesome layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

Pace of play on the back nine was slow but it was good to see the course busy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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