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4.6
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4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6381 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.3

River Place is finally established after years of financial problems that were resolved when Tom Kite and Roy Bechtol gave the facility new life with a redesign in the early 1990s. Located on the former Wilding Ranch between Lake Austin and Ranch Road 620, the Hill Country terrain is phenomenal, with a creek that dominates the front nine, and some dramatic slopes that never result in level lies.

The sloping is evident on No. 1, a 402-yard par 4 that requires a testy approach over a ravine from a downhill lie. No. 4 is tough because the creek rolls along the left side of the 561-yard hole before crossing in front of the green. And No. 7 is one of the toughest: a 430-yard doglegger that bends right around the creek.

The back side has a few ponds that come into play, but is void of the pesky creek. The one to watch for is No. 17, a 585-yard monster.

Getting there : From Loop 360, take Ranch Rd 2222 going west.. In about 5 miles you'll come to River Place Blvd. Make a left and look for the entrance on the left side of the street.

Course Details

Year Built 1986
Fairways Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass
Greens Tif-Eagle Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Kite (1994) Roy Bechtol (1994)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Grill, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Playground

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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4.4
163 Reviews (163)
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Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value

Had been 3 years or more since I played there. Challenging but fair. Greens are super fast which I had to adjust to. Very friendly staff and well worth the $$$

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

I had a high expectations and they were met! Great course and staff, thank you for a great round and I am looking forward to going back. I may need to take a few more balls next time, I did lose a few :-).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Thanks but no more for us

The course was cart path only-NOT GOOD! Way too many blind shots and sloping hills. Prepare to lose 6-10 balls due to blind shots and sloping hills, gorges. Way too many island greens. We will NOT return here. Staff was nice to deliver us a new ELECTRIC cart. The did not last 18 holes for either group-we had to push the last 2 holes. Poor decision on their part!! Beverage cart only showed once during 18 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bring your A game.

Cool course but a little tricked up with blind shots to several greens. This is a placement type course and you need to know were to hit your shots. It plays along the same lines as Twin Creeks and Chrystal Falls. If you can get a good deal on a T time then it is worth it and fun to play. You may want to only take your buddies that can play pretty well or you will have a slow round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A breath of fresh air

Excellent layout. Well designed into the canyons and through the hills. Some very tight holes. Target golf at it's finest. Fun, unique challenge with lots of elevation change.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great experience!

Always an enjoyable round at River Place. Course is in good shape overall, greens are a good speed but need to be rolled.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Golf can be a 4 letter word

Beautiful course surrounded by beautiful homes and rolling hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course, watch out for Glenn and Chris

The course was great, bring plenty of balls
The views were also amazing
I had a problem in the proshop, Glenn and Chris almost didn't let me and my buddies on because he thought we drove our cars and parked on the 1st hole? I don't know what he was thinking. After 20 minutes of confusion everything was fine and we got a discount. I would recommend going on a day when these two clowns aren't there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Extreme.y hilly and pretty landscape

The tee shots for the average golfer are very challenging to clear the valleys and not much forgiveness for even a mild slice or hook. I had four pars and missed putts for a couple more, but had too many blow up holes which was easy to do.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Wonderful diversity of shots, many holes yhave a premium on accuracy and punish wayward shots. Greens roll true. Long rough around greens is very challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

A roller coaster ride

This course is on severe land but for the most part the holes handle the terrain well. It plays pretty short but wayward shots will be gone.

The course has recently undergone a major bunker renovation--new sand, some old bunkers filled in. The bunkers are not the major concern here, though, rather the hazards and constant up and down.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice renovations

Great track excellent shape good layout overall good experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful & Challenging

Spectacular setting and very challenging course. Tee boxes were only let down. They need lots of work. Fairways, bunkers, and greens were very good. Better keep the ball in play here !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Scenic Course

Love the layout, nice scenic views. Holes challenge you with club selection and placement.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great elevation changes

Just finished renovation. Greens will be fantastic with seasoning

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Picturesque golf course

The golf course is definitely challenging, club selection and ball placement off the tee box is a MUST!! We will definitely play this course again. Great fun, and the views are fabulous! The only drawback was that the greens are in pretty bad shape, i.e., bare spots, bumpy, etc...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Awesome canyons and draws very trick tee shots and diffrent green elevations great course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Time, Great Play

Great time. But it rained so was soggy and made much more divets and not bounce.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Would play it again

The course and setting are terrific. Stop and take in the views from time to time. Course conditions were better than average. The course is very challenging especially if you have not played it before. The clubhouse gives you a "cheat sheet" which was helpful but it would be better to play the course with someone who has played it several times at least.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

This course is beautiful. Sits down in a valley. Lots of elevation change with challenging fun holes. If you have never played you must try it out. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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