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2.9
1103 Reviews (1103)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
424
3 Stars
211
2 Stars
108
1 Stars
107
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
48.3%
Recommend this course
785 out of 1103 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.4
96 Reviews (96)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
33
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
29.2%
Recommend this course
28 out of 96 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.4
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
46
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
30.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 130 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise from recent players, offering an engaging design with memorable water features and wildlife encounters. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6964 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.5

Formerly known as River Wilderness Golf and Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1985
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis (1985)

Rentals/Services

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 MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

2.9
1103 Reviews (1103)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Water Hazards 27
Forced Carries 14
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Advanced Golfers 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21
In the 'Burbs 15
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still under cleanup

Course should be closed until it’s up to playing status . Rough is so thick you lose any ball not on fairway. 9 holes still blocked off from hurricane so you may only play back 9. Greens punched and full of sand .wish golf now had a way of letting customers know when things are like this . I’d say it’s pretty important to know before you spend your money that half the course is closed and the greens are punched . In short it was nice to be outside but it was a total waste of money . The guy working counter was very friendly and so was the cart guy. Call before you book there is my advice and ask if greens are healed and front 9 is back open .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 81
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Fair pricing

Good price but we didn’t know the back nine

was closed until we got there. Decent condition though.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Back nine was closed due to huricane cleanup

Pro shop said they notified GolfNow that back nine was closed but I was unaware when I booked our foursome.

Most local courses are struggling with hurricane cleanup but are mowing the fairways and rough. The front nine has not been mowed making it very difficult to find any ball not in the fairway.

Greens were in pretty good shape but they played slow.Bunkers need to be refreshed as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Marshall Needs More To Do

One of the worse rounds we've played this year. We know a hurricane just came through, we know you can't mow, we know the course isn't perfect, we understand CPO for a few holes. What we don't understand is why the Marshall is coming up on us every 15 minutes telling us how far behind we are.

Finding your ball in the rough was near impossible, our round took us 4.5 hours, with CPO on 5 holes and impossible rough. The only person we slowed up was the single they let out behind us, which we asked if he wanted to go ahead. The problem we assume was that there was a 3 some (all in their own carts) not observing CPO and driving directly to their ball. We figured they must have been calling to complain, otherwise if you're watching the GPS that closely you can keep your course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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
First Time Playing

Fun course

Staff was excellent. Course was a little rough going through what looks like a transition. Fun course to play will play again. Also saw a big gator.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 199
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Nice course

Nice course. This was my first time playing here. The staff is very friendly and the course was in good shape. The stay in the fairway though because you get punished if you don’t. I would definitely recommend playing here, and we will be back soon.

Ron L

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Excellent course in great shape, super staff. We had a wonderful day

Excellent course in great shape, super staff. We had a wonderful day of golf. I would highly recommend this course to everyone. Thank you River Wilderness 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 89
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A decent round

Nice diverse layout of holes. Sand traps had some grass and needed turned over bc several were hard pan. Greens on the slow side and tee boxes were in decent shape. 6300 from blues with a few medium-long par 3s. Would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RW

The course layout is great, but conditions lead something to be worked on. Particularly the sand traps, which are closer to being weed bunkers and not sand traps. Greens were running fairly well, although again in need of more care. I’d recommend they have members volunteer to take care of a green each and they go out and fix all those unrepaired ball marks. I tried to fix a few each hole, but there were just too many. BTW, the rough is tough. Best to keep your ball in the fairway or you may have trouble finding your ball.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Picturesque but slovenly

Beautiful setting with typical challenge of finding balls out of the fairway further aggravated by old cuttings. Greens OK. No sand trap maintenance in what appears to be quite a while.

Exceptional customer service at desk and snack bar.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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