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4.4
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
91.4%
Recommend this course
70 out of 76 reviews
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4.4
29 Reviews (29)
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.1%
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27 out of 29 reviews
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4.4
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
50 out of 54 reviews
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Course Highlights
Pure, fast-rolling greens and well-maintained fairways make this Tampa Bay course one of the region's top values. Exceptionally friendly staff, a free driving range, and a spacious short game practice area enhance every visit.
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River Hills Country Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6932 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.9

The lush tropical beauty and natural scenery of Tampa Bay creates a grand backdrop for River Hills Country Club, a superbly conditioned, 18-hole, par 72 course where golf is the gateway to a private club experience. One look at the Joe Lee-designed, precisely manicured layout and you'll know that golf is the focal point at River Hills. Set amid more than 200 acres of inland countryside near Brandon, River Hills offers just about every golf challenge imaginable. It features multiple tees, undulating greens and fairways with a good mix of sand, trees and water.

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1989)

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
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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4.4
76 Reviews (76)
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

If it wasn’t for the temporary greens, due to bunker construction, this would be a 6/5. The greens are so pure, and the fairways are money. Layout is phenomenal. I was really pleased with the course. One of the best in the Tampa Bay region for its price level. When all the renovations are done it will be PRESTINE. There was only 2 or 3 “temporary greens” but definitely affected the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf course will be awesome. Next season.

Most of the course is an awesome shape. The greens are coming into their own. They are still rock solid from being installed. They are doing bunker work all over the course so some of the holes have temporary greens. I believe it was three of them when I played, but it changes from day today as they work on the project. Overall, a great course, but will be phenomenal in 6 to 8 months.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent conditions until the back nine. First two holes and at last one other had temporary greens. Would've been OK had this been communicated somewhere.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens in very very good condition keep them rolling great job.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For this time of year, this is best course around our area. Fairways and the greens are in great shape . Big fun to play. We were visiting Tampa for the casino and decided to play golf. Turned out to be a great idea.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Practice facilities were nice; greens were hard and fast; homes along the fairways with OB stakes, but not in the way; plenty of room to grip it and rip it. I’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bring the Driver

Played from the whites as a duo. Picked up a member who was teeing off after us as a third. He was great giving us guidance on how to play the course. Shout out to Dave! Course is long with big open fairways. If you are moderately straight, the course is a blast! We were full swinging all day. Greens are a bit fast, but predictable both in chipping and putting. I'll be back sooner rather than later

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun time

I was very impressed with course conditions. Greens are fast but immaculate for the most part. Course plays long but is fair if you’re hitting well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained

Very good course and well maintained. Course was very dry which led to fast fairways and harder than normal greens.

Starter sent me off early by myself and two groups allowed me to play through. Very nice membership. I finished in under 3 hrs on Sat pm .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

NICE COURSE!! WILL BE BACK!!

2nd time playing this year since on GolfNow. Really nice course, great conditions and facilities (including chipping, putting and range). Nice layout (quite long!). Was a little slow on a Saturday afternoon, but still finished in about 4.5 hrs which is reasonable considering the timing. Will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value, solid conditions

Great deal included fees, cart and range balls. Range was in good condition with plenty of grass. Short game area was great- huge putting green and short game area.

Course was in pretty nice shape. Plenty of good lies from the fairway. Greens were in good shape. Firm ground but a tad slow but definitely playable.many bunkers were shallow and firm, but not terrible. Only complaint was with our 130 pm tee time the water coolers were empty and we only saw the bev cart once. Otherwise, solid and I’ll be back.

Each staff member was friendly and helpful. Found a new gem for myself.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good for the right price

The course was solid other than the compacted sand in the bunkers and a little sand like substance on the greens. Overall it was a good track. The free range balls made the value that much better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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