The Club at River Wilderness: Aerial
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3.0
1078 Reviews (1078)
5 Stars
251
4 Stars
423
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
95
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
54.2%
Recommend this course
781 out of 1078 reviews
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2.5
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
31
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
33.0%
Recommend this course
30 out of 91 reviews
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2.6
131 Reviews (131)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
41
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
37.4%
Recommend this course
49 out of 131 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
1078 Reviews (1078)

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
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Not bad

Very dry course for summer in FL, greens look as if they were punched a few weeks ago, but not much water, and not rolled so they were bumpy and fast, otherwise fun course for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course is very dry but in better shape than some recent reviews suggest. Greens roll fairly well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Good value

Can’t beat the price, nice layout, always a good pace.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

I liked the layout of the course, the course itself was in OK shape, the greens not so much. A lot of courses in this price range have greens in the same shape. It was still a good value for the price, staff was very nice and helpful since it was my first time there. They also have free driving range balls off the mats and a chipping and putting green which was nice. It was nice not having to buy balls to warm up before playing.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice day on a fun course

We played behind a member tournament, average age about 80yrs, so the front 9 was slow. Back 9 was a breeze. I had heard that maintenance has been neglected due to a pending sale but, although I have seen it in better shape, it was very good for any course this time of year. 2 of my 4sum played it for the first time and they loved it. Told me to book it again soon. Hope the new owner doesn't make it private again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
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
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A good layout but bumpy greens

I have played this course several times last year but today, the course looked to be in need of some TLC. I understand the bumpy greens but but fairways had a lot of recently cut dried grass, as if it had gotten too long between cuts and the area around trees and sand traps were not well maintained. I like the course and the staff was friendly and it was a good value, again, just needs a little TLC.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Unableto play

I booked for two in order to let my disabled wife ride with me. The course would not allow us to ride in the same cart We witnessed other couples riding together. When we asked they stated they were members and could ride together. We could not play because my wife couldn’t drive her own cart

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not bad

I played this course a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. It still has a nice layout but the maintenance has definitely slipped. The fairways are hit or miss, some tee boxes are pretty much just dirt. and there are weeds growing in a lot of the bunkers. The greens had recently been punched but that is necessary maintenance. However, the re was a fair amount of damage on the greens that had nothing to do with aeration. For what I payed, it was a good day but they definitely need to make a commitment to bringing this course up to snuff

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun Course!

This was the first time playing at this course. Very nice course and as a newer golfer I really enjoyed the layout. There are challenging holes and fun holes but the whole course was great. The fairways are in good condition. The only negative was the irriation on the greens that were an issue but did not ruin the game. Highly reccomend!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great value

Course was punched yesterday. The course was in good shape besides a few of the the tee boxes. They had the tee's moved up and that helped the score. We knew the greens were punched. however they had plenty of sand filling the holes. The course is always fun to play. And compared to other courses in the area it is in much better shape. Especially for the $15.00 aeration price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Punched greens

Got a nice deal due to aerating the greens. Love the layout, and beat the rain. Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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 for the first time!

We've never played River Wilderness before... glad we finally did. Considering the lack of rain in the past month, the course was in great shape. One of the nicest course we've played in Florida.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are excellent - somewhat fast but true, (which I like).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointment

I've played this course a few times and this was the worst condition it has been in. Fairways have lots of bad areas (no grass) and several tee boxes were mostly dirt/sand. This use to be a better course than most in the area but it is now in similar condition but much more expensive than other courses. I was looking forward to playing this course and was very disappointed. Greens did roll good and were in good condition

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Members screwed it up!

we were told at the golf course is being sold within the month. The members own it and apparently they have made some bad financial decisions and it is in crappy condition. The irrigation for most of the golf course doesn’t work. One of the tees has absolutely no grass on it it is 100% dirt. The fairways are rock hard and very brown. I used to work at this golf course as a kid and it was in wonderful shape! It is the complete opposite now.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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