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3.0
1075 Reviews (1075)
5 Stars
251
4 Stars
420
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
95
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
53.4%
Recommend this course
778 out of 1075 reviews
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2.4
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
31
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
30.7%
Recommend this course
27 out of 88 reviews
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2.6
130 Reviews (130)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
41
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
36.9%
Recommend this course
48 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 6934 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.3

Formerly known as River Wilderness Golf and Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted McAnlis (1984)

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis
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Reviews

3.0
1075 Reviews (1075)

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 10
Handicap 0-4
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Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Missed expectations

This course was recommended to me, so I gave it a try and had high expectations. The layout is pretty good, but conditions below average. The greens varied hole by hole, from shaggy to bumpy to dead spots. None of them rolled true and overall were slow. Fairway turf was ok. Slow play, waiting on every shot. No ranger on course, no drinking water except at turn, and no beverage cart. There are better options in this price range.

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

Will definitely play again!

1st class staff, great layout and overall fun course to play. We will be back, one-off the best values for a great golf experience in Florida.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

River Wilderness

Just a great day at River Wilderness! We paired up with another really nice couple from Ohio... now living in Lakewood Ranch. The course is in great shape and they just build a great new patio overlooking parts of the course and the driving range. We also enjoyed a wonderful dinner in their beautiful dining room. Anyone who has yet to play River Wilderness should!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 69
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging Course

An excellent course well worth the money

Greens are very good and run true

Some tight holes and some nice and wide a good selection of different lengths of holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens could be better

Course is an excellent test of ability. You need to use every club and accuracy matters.However the greens were shaggy and slow. The greens did not hold can approach shots ran mor than expected.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

This was my first time playing this course. My group and I were pleasantly surprised by the course, especially for the rate during season. We paid $44 for a great course when all other courses that were comparable were charging at least $85. The course was in great shape, fair layout and the pace of play was excellent. I definitely plan to go back to this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New course

Challenging drives with nice greens. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value

I paid $45 fora 12:30 tee times. For the price it’s excellent. Pro shop guy was friendly. Grass range with balls included in the price. Starter was a little gruff. Tee boxes good. Fairways good. Greens okay. Had some patchy spots and the speed was inconsistent. On a few greens the grass completely changed on half the green causing issues. All in all the greens were playable and not bumpy.

Layout was pretty cool. Get to see some nature. Few hawks and some fish jump.

Maybe this is an outlier but no one was on the course. Played Saturday at noon with a foursome. Flew through the course.

Would go back. Price is too good and what you get is comparable to Misty Creek for half the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Solid course.

Solid 4 stars. Some fairways are a bit sandy but you can tell this course is a work in progress. Good mix of open/ tough holes where strategy is important. Pace of play was very good (starter did a very good job and I even saw them driving around making sure everyone was playing up to pace). Will play again and I will recommend to others

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrific

Since last we played in December, course in very good shape. Quite lush, greens receptive and roll well. Tee boxes overused in certain areas. New ownership making major strides

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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