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3.0
1095 Reviews (1095)
5 Stars
253
4 Stars
424
3 Stars
211
2 Stars
104
1 Stars
103
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
51.3%
Recommend this course
784 out of 1095 reviews
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2.5
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
22
1 Stars
37
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
31.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 103 reviews
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2.5
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
46
Conditions
2.1
Value
2.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
34.5%
Recommend this course
48 out of 139 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
1095 Reviews (1095)

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 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Greens in tough shape

Most of the tees and fairways are In decent shape, but the greens are in really bad shape. Also much of the rough needs to be cut.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

What Happened?!

This course has so much potential and used to play really well. Place is a goat farm now, 36 different types of weeds cover the fairways and hazards are over grown. Greens were egregiously weeded and under repair. Probably not going back even if it’s free or until I hear the place has improved.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

River Wilderness

Had a foursome booked through Golf Now. Great deal. Played here before course layout is great. Tee box and fairways were in good shape. Greens were like a Brillo pad.They are making expected improvement for the regular session I expect. Still enjoyed the course . Staff were great. I will play again

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Feel like a member

The staff in pro shop friendly and courteous. Very informative. Great place to play very challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

This course used to be really good but the conditions have deteriorated. The fairways are a mixture of mostly weeds and a few various grasses. The greens were horrible and bumpy.

There was no water for players on the course in 100 degree FL heat!

No one to help you get a cart.

No balls on the range.

I could go on and on.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good layout but course is in need of care

Greens were decent. Rest of course was weed infested throughout

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Work

I haven’t played here for a while.

It’s definitely not in the shape it used to be 5 years ago. The greens were rough. They still rolled at a decent pace but bumpy and lots of weeds.

The fairways had not been cut on some holes for at least a week. I’m hoping that they had so much rain recently that it prevented them from getting mowed.

I know the place is under new management but I’m thinking it might not be in the shape I’m used to seeing it until after January 2026.

All that said, I would play it again for practice but not if I’m working on my putting.

I’m an 11.1 index so take my advice accordingly.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RW

Course conditions are still not great, but value for money is excellent. Teed off at noon and was driving home at 2:30.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Goat Farm

Don’t waste your hard earned money right now. The course is in absolute terrible shape. There is grass knee high , greens have weeds and doesn’t look like they even care . Worst condition I’ve seen this place in years . Only positives I can think of is pace of play because nobody is there and it’s easy to see why . That and also practice area is decent with a nice range, chipping area and putting practice. They also have nice carts .It’s a shame too because the course has potential to be hidden gem but as it sits now I wouldn’t pay 20$ .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great, but…

Course conditions do not match the website photos—the course has been neglected. Greens run true but weeds are everywhere. . Course has weeds throughout fairway and rough that are several inches high.

Drinking water should be available throughput the course especially during the hot, humid. months.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Good layout

Good layout but course was not in very good shape. Fairways were full of weed clumps. Greens and tee boxes were ok but you can tell course is being neglected

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Played many times

Me and my cousin have played this course many times. We use to love it, would always go and play cause the pace of play and course conditions were amazing! Now we wouldn't dare to come back until it has changed. The course is in HORRIBLE condition. I know weather conditions and it's hot but that doesn't have to do anything with how there are weeds on the greens and the grass needs cut bad! I hate to see this from this course it shouldn't be the price it is. I think 25 bucks is fair for this course now . Step it up riverwilderness!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pretty Poor

Having played the course last November I was really looking forward to my round only to be really disappointed in the overall condition of the course. Fairways were very sparse with lots of bare lies. Greens although mostly ran ok lots of damaged areas

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