The Club at River Wilderness

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Poor shape for one of the former premier tracks in the county.

Either hitting off dry sand or baked grass,

Greens OK

Another place sorely in need of rain.

Irrigation or water trucks would help

Long roll though off tee but a crap shoot on lies even in fairway.

After reading some of the recent reviews I was expecting really bad conditions but I found the course very dry but playable. Greens are fairly nice, the fairways are very short and have a lot of browns. Tee boxes are a little tough, but all in all, we had a good time. I think I will wait till next year before I go back in hopes we get some water to bring the course back to a green condition.

River Wilderness is always a great place. The course was in good shape accept that fairways seemed very dry. The greens were in good shape, fast and true.

Worst conditions I’ve ever seen this course in five years

Course was fun to play, but very dry and very rough on some tee boxes and fairways. Most greens were in good shape and fast.

So I was looking forward to playing here cause I had heard good things. What a disappointment. The unfortunate thing is the course has potential, layout is good, not your typical FL course with houses crowding the fairway and limited trees, there were actually some interesting holes. But the conditions were just awful. Greens were actually quite good, but remainder of the course grossly neglected. Tee boxes and fairways were horrendous. One tee box had zero grass, it was literally teeing off from sand. Fairways were patchy at best and for the most part were like hitting off sandy concrete. What ever happened to fairway sprinkles? Add this place to the growing list of places I don’t plan to play again due to terrible conditions.

A fun layout. Well designed, and knowledge of the course will make a difference in how I will play it next time

The practice facilities here are awesome! Driving range, chipping area and large putting green are easily accessible. We teed off on time and pace of play was good. Course was in decent shape. Greens were consistent and fast. Several tee boxes on the back nine were in horrible shape but overall things were acceptable.

I don't understand. The greens are in the best shape I have ever seen, but the rest of the course is abysmal. Tee boxes non existant. Fairways simply dead grass and hard pan.

This was the worse condition this course has been in the 2+ years we have been playing it. Many tees had no grass, the fairways were spotty and it is obvious there has been no water applied; especially to the rough which was mostly sand and dirt.

It is a shame.

First time playing this course and won’t play it again. The course is tired, and seems to be in need of cash investment. Come up with a course map and layout. The members need to invest in the course , not the paying public. The members are riding on the public play for upkeep, but open your wallets and use your own money. It has potential but there is nothing about the course that wants me to come back in its current condition. For the money I’ll play Waterlefe or Lakewood Ranch National instead.

Played last year and twice this year. Staff are friendly and helpful. Conditions were excellent considering the extremely dry spring in the area. The layout is challenging and fair with good tee options for all. Pace of play was good. A definite choice for golf in the area.