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4.1
1791 Reviews (1791)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
136
1 Stars
76
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
88.0%
Recommend this course
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4.1
118 Reviews (118)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
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4.1
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.7%
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136 out of 155 reviews
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Course Highlights
The River Club consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, fast true-running greens, and a challenging layout with mounding and bunkers that rewards smart play. Friendly staff, affordable pricing, and on-course amenities like a beverage cart and halfway snack shack make this a standout value.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6840 yards
Slope 148
Rating 74.5

River Club is a popular Ron Garl-designed golf course famous for its unique moundings and positioning of grass and pot bunkers. Front nine are open with all elevated greens. River Club's back nine at are cut into the woods. There is water on 16 holes.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Greens Jones-Dwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees (with GPS)
GPS Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis
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Reviews

4.1
1791 Reviews (1791)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 43
Brunch 18
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 78
Bunkers 74
Forced Carries 56
This course/club is great for:
Locals 58
Advanced Golfers 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
Worth the Drive 41
In the 'Burbs 32

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Reviews 10
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens slightly slower (though very healthy) than they could have been but otherwise very pleased.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Slow slow slow

We were supposed to play 18 holes but we got to the turn in 2 hours and 50 minutes. We had to wait at every hole. We stopped at 9 because it was brutal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Solid Layout, Friendly Staff

Played here yesterday with some buddies. Course was backed up unfortunately. It’s a great layout. The greens were a little slow and hard to read. But it’s a great track with some amazing holes. Unfortunately left my lob wedge on the 5th hole, and we had the Friday afternoon group behind us so I’m hoping they have it…

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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2.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not a Good Value

The practice of cramming as many golfers on to the course as possible is at the heart of why I do not plan to return to the River Club. Sending groups off every seven minutes places three groups on a hole most of the time. The wait to tee off on #2 was nearly 20 minutes, as we were packed 4 deep awaiting our turn. The entire round took almost 6 hours! it is poor course management, of course, but exploiting the good will of golfers just to cash in on the demand of the season just doesn't feel good to this golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/05/2025

We do no such thing. We have 8 minute tee times, not 7, and we cut off our tee sheet each day once play reaches a certain level. Many courses are sold out this time of year, as it is season. We have rangers on the course and we monitor play electronically and try to move everyone along the best we can.

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Commented on 02/03/2025

First we are sorry you had a bad experience. We actually have 8 minute tee times and routinely cut off our tee sheets when we feel the golfer totals might lead to slow play. We are a family owned golf course with reasonable prices and friendly staff. It sells out daily as a result. We do the best we can to make people move faster, but as every golfer knows, it can be slow this tike of year.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Robb is the man

We arrived 30 minutes before our tee time and the bag service was on point . Came to the car and help us .

The greetings at the pro shop were even better ROBB IS THE MAN .

It was slow pace but the course was nice .

Diane helped us with some drinks on the course and Jill helped us at the bar

Overall great experience

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 02/03/2025

All of our employees are awesome and super friendly. Thanks for the kind comments.

Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorite courses

It's in very good shape all around,...greens, bunkers, fairways, etc...the carts have course layout and distances, the cart path is not busted up...

I think this is a tuff course, which I also like (and hate....lol). Good landing spots...make sure u hit the safe areas or there will be trouble.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Better than expected

The reviews were pretty good so I thought I would check it out. A very pretty course, not easy, even from senior tees. It's in real good shape, the Greendale pretty true, med speed. Quite enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Loved playing here. The range had grass to hit off which was great for warming up and greens to hit into. The course had a fun layout and the greens on the course were rolling well and consistent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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