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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
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3.0
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Previously Played

So much potential

I played this course once a long time ago and was eager to see if it was as good as I recalled. Unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. First, the good: 1. the layout is beautiful, although it favors those with a right-to-life ball flight. 2. Course is scenic, with moss-covered live oaks, some elevation changes, lots of birds and at least one big gator. 3. Greens and bunkers were in nice shape. 4. Pace of play was great--well under 4 hrs. Now the negatives. 1. It took them 20 minutes to serve us a hot dog and a drink at the turn; it didn't seem as if there was anyone present that could run the cash register. 2. A much bigger concern was the condition of the rest of the course. Tees and fairways were mostly a mess. And as I noted, while the pace of play was great, it was due to the course being almost empty on a beautiful Sunday.

All told, I'm glad I played RW, but doubt I'll return.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

With snowbird season at hand greens fees in this region go up 50-75% at most venues. Not so at River Wilderness. Their rates r reasonable for a course in good condition. Greens r fair and in good shape. The course layout is nice and par 3’s r tough. Staff is very friendly. Pace of play is average.

It’s a good value no frills round of golf

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st round

Perfect conditions today. Pace was horrible but it was Sunday and a popular day to play. Layout is well designed, practice facilities are substantial, even the Sunday brunch looked pretty good. One Ted was nearly bare, but otherwise the greens rolled well, fast and weren’t tricked up. The fact the drink cart quit right after we started at 11am was disappointing and the pace of play caused to wait on nearly every home but I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day at River Wilderness

Course was in good shape after rain night before. Greens were soft but putted very nice. Hardly anyone there but that’s not uncommon here. Hidden gem this time of year. Friendly staff and good practice area too. Will be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Perfect weather
Used cart

Above average

River Wilderness is an above average course in terms of condition, layout and degree of difficulty. A fair challenge for the average and above golfer. Great value at $30

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

The course practice facilities are second to none. Driving range, chipping area and massive putting green. We teed off at 2 pm. We encountered no delays. The course was in great shape. Greens were fast but fair. The 14 through 18 holes (except for 17) are a challenge. We plan to play this course again very soon. We did not use the off course amenities but the restaurant and bar looked awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wow!

The course was in excellent condition. The greens were in excellent condition and rolled true. The course was difficult but fair. It is the closest to a Myrtle Beach course. The fairways were excellent and several holes such as 15, 16 and 18 were very challenging. We will definitely play here again. We did not use the any off course amenities but the restaurant and bar looked awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Vince

Course conditions were good, pace of play was horrible with several players who struggle were slower than pace expected.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Incentivized Review
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course layout

Some holes had hidden hazards for the first time player

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day of golf

First time playing, thought the course had a great layout and conditions were good but rain the previous day held some fairways to okay. Tees were in good condition greens were in great condition and pace-of-play was perfect. Would definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Overall Above Average

Good golf course that is in good shape. A few tee boxes need some TLC, grass is sparse in a few areas. Rough is thick and penalizing but not to high to hit out of. Fairways are mostly good with a few areas having very little grass. Pace of play was excellent, 3 hours for a twosome. Very good layout and overall well above average. Fun to play!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great round of golf

I highly recommend this course. It was a lot of fun!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Course was in very good condition. Greens rolled consistent and above average speed. Staff in prof shop were excellent, giving us a couple of tips on a few holes prior to us going out. We arrived early and they let us out once we were ready.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wonderful experience! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Course was beautiful and offered a variety of challenges with accuracy and distance. Greens were very well cared for and rolled true. A couple of tee boxes needed some attention but overall the course was fantastic! Had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs work

Nice layout but greens were long and slow . Maybe better in a couple of weeks . Tee blocks were in rough shape especially ladies . Very lop sided and uneven . Too bad though , niice course with a little bit of work .

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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