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4.1
1791 Reviews (1791)
5 Stars
427
4 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%
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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
89.0%
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105 out of 118 reviews
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4.1
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
59
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
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.7%
Recommend this course
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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1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course

While we waited on every hole, total time was 4-1/2 hours which I guess is the norm. The course is in nice shape, greens were good albeit a few with some patches of sand. A lot of fairly narrow fairways so being able to hit it straight is beneficial. We got a deal for $46 per player all in so well worth that price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 110
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 145
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Fair price for average course

Course was fun and a good layout!

I will play again if prices remain,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A decent public course

They’ve improved the course some over the last 5 years. Greens were quick but also had some damage.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was in OK condition, greens were good.

Tee time was1:16, pace of play was extremely slow. Only finished 16 holes due to darkness and 92 minutes behind recommend pace per the cart GPS. Staff suggested we play the front twice due to the total course backup. Pace of play never improved and no action taken to correct the problem. Will not book this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The River Club

Played the course during Christmas time with my son and grandsons. Course was in great condition, staff friendly, enjoyed the course layout and degree of difficulty appropriate for family outings, with great value for money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Value

I’ve played this course many times over the years.

It’s a fun track and can be very challenging. I believe it slopes at 122 from the whites and 140ish from the blacks. So you have options if you are a low handicaper or beginner. Tee boxes need to be leveled but are in overall good condition for a public course. Greens are excellent although there are some spots that have plagued hole 1 and 2 for years. The greens aren’t rolled but aren’t shag carpet either. They roll nice. The practice green is not indicative of the speed you will see on the course, course greens are much slower. Fairways are above average for a public course. The course can be a little tight on the front but does have some wider fairways. If you hit it straight you will have fun. Greens are fairly guarded requiring purposeful misses or you will pay dearly. Carts have GPS and they have a range. The clubhouse is nothing special but a good hangout with the boys or girls to have a pint and collect your winnings. I play very early so can’t comment on pace of play. I think this place is one of the best values in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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