River Falls Plantation
A view of a green protected by bunkers at River Falls Plantation
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3.9
701 Reviews (701)
5 Stars
317
4 Stars
268
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
75.6%
Recommend this course
632 out of 701 reviews
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3.7
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.7
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
71.4%
Recommend this course
30 out of 42 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
701 Reviews (701)

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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice course but needs some upkeep

After reading reviews, I did have some higher expectations for the course. The greens were pretty dried out and patchy which made 2 holes nearly unplayable from certain angles. The whole course layout is downhill and it’s also pretty short so it’s accessible for almost any golfer. Nice course but could be a great course with a little more attention to the greens and paths.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 267
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Tough

This is a nice course. Well maintained….a lot of variety in the greens and Fairways and plenty of water to carry…..a little too tough for me. You have to be a pretty good player to enjoy the course….. You have to really hit it where you want to……worth checking out. I don’t think I’ll be back as I live in Florida

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Well maintained course

The course is great. Went to play 9 on Sunday afternoon and was started on the back 9 which is fine but there were several really slow foursomes. Really should send some folks off the front to help with pace of play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Enjoy this course, staff is courteous and friendly. Course is challenging and in great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and interesting course. Tee boxes need re-sodding

Good layout and some challenging holes. Smooth and fair greens. Some tee boxes need work

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout!

One of the greatest things I enjoy about golf is driving out to courses that I never played before and this is how I ended up at River Falls on April 13. I was immediately impressed by the community that surrounds the course and all the azaleas that were in bloom on this beautiful spring day. The clubhouse was very nice and the staff was very friendly. The course was the star attraction, however. I thoroughly enjoyed the layout. The fairways were still a little tight, leading to lots of rollout, and there wasn't much rough to speak of, but the conditions were overall pristine. There were many memorable holes as well as some very unique challenges. I really enjoyed the holes that ran along the river and I really, really enjoyed the elevation changes on many other holes. Several holes required very precise placement and I appreciate course that don't make you reach for driver on very hole. Some of my long irons got a workout on the tee boxes, which for me was a refreshing change of pace from the bomb and gouge style of play you need at some venues. While I enjoy traveling to new courses, this is one course I can't wait to get back to and try again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Phenomenal!

Stopped by for an afternoon round on my way back home to the Myrtle Beach area. Layout was fantastic!! Lots of great holes on this course! Will definitely be back!! Beware - greens are extremely FAST!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friday Golf Date

Fantastic experience! Considering it was January 20th, the conditions were outstanding! The greens are fast and true. Well worth the money and as fantastic Lay-out! We will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/26/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing River Falls Plantation.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough course that’s in great shape.

Considering a week ago at this time we were in the 20’s for a high temp the course and greens are in great shape. Fast and smooth so you can still score if you can hit the shots and stay out of trouble.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/04/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing River Falls Plantation.

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