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Value
3.3
Layout
3.1
Friendliness
3.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.5
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6031 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.2

Editor's Note: Course closed for business in 2018.

Formerly known as Cattail Creek GC.

Located in Green Cove Springs at the Reynolds Industrial Park, River Bend Golf Links is a locally owned, public course that offers a relaxing, enjoyable round. The course has been offering classic links golf since 1950, although then it was known as Cattail Creek. The golf course has since changed management but the challenging layout has remained the same. The golf course features small, fast greens and bunkers strategically placed throughout. Water hazards also come into play on a few holes. River Bend Golf Links is conveniently located near St. John's River, offering a variety of other activities including boating and fishing.

Course Details

Year Built 1950
Fairways Bermuda grass
Greens Bermuda grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

2.6
86 Reviews (86)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 11
Water Hazards 9
Thick Rough 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Beginners 10
Walkers 10
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0

Second review - not as great

Showed up on a Sunday 30 mins before a tee time at 12:10. Paid for 3 but two canceled so was alone. No problem but was forced to join up two holes in with another player 20 minutes after my time who paid to play by himself. Great guy but he wanted to play alone which I understand and having paid for three tee times myself I would have thought I would have been able to have my own cart. Like to play this course often but do feel like I get the 'cold shoulder' from the desk staff whenever I book through golf now. Seems that they are irritated that I had the sense to sign up for the discount. Bottom line this trip out, not enough carts and regardless of where I book the time, I paid too, for three people no less. I'll be back because it's convenient but come on riverbend, I'm a faithful player and book with you multiple times a month.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

this course fairways need attention

the fairways needs attention. Tee time booked was delayed by 45 minutes. Some of the fairways are hard as a rock and others are covered with sand. The greens have been improved. It is a good place to do a practice round for the money.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
5.0

Fun course - Good value - Nice people

Played 18 on a Thursday late morning. Not crowed, plenty of time to take an extra shot or two. Try to play here twice a month and it's always fun. Staff is always making improvements. Greens were in pretty good shape, some were extremely nice. The recent overseeding is looking good. A lot of good holes to play here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Overall a good experience.

Good value for the money. Staff could work on people skills and interactions with customers.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Good challenging course.

Some very tight driving holes. Plenty of places to get into trouble. I have been playing the course for two years or better and the course condition is the best I have seen it. Their work is paying off.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A nice little course of the beaten path.

For the value it's an excellent course. very narrow on some holes with a lot of ponds. greens are pretty undulating but on the smallish side. A nice change of pace.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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