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4.0
1676 Reviews (1676)
5 Stars
387
4 Stars
785
3 Stars
298
2 Stars
132
1 Stars
74
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
86.3%
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1352 out of 1676 reviews
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4.2
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 reviews
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4.2
133 Reviews (133)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.7%
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118 out of 133 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7026 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.4

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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4.0
1676 Reviews (1676)

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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is fine; managed poorly!

Our tee time was 11:48. When the time came, there were FOUR groups on the first hole - on the green, waiting in the fairway, and two groups on the tee. It was well after noon before we teed off, and then the first few holes took a half hour per hole to play. Seriously.

A ranger came thru around the 5th hole, and he did not even make eye contact, nor acknowledge us so we did not get to talk to him about why it was so slow. .

I finally called the pro shop while waiting to hit on the 8th tee, to report how slow it was. There was no manager on duty, a man who answered the phone was not helpful.

It was after 3 o'clock on the 9th hole. We had dinner plans and decided to see if we could get a raincheck for the other 9 since it was well over a 3 hour per nine pace, making us very late.

THEN, our cart died on the way to the clubhouse.

A nice gentleman from the cart area gave us a push, apologized and said I'd have to speak to the pro shop to get a raincheck.

The man at the desk however was very disrespectful, and argumentative. He was having trouble with the computer then finally said since I booked through GolfNow they did not have my money, GolfNow did, and I would have to ask GolfNow for a raincheck.

I paid $150 for 18 holes for my son and I, and was only able to play 9.

River Club should have been happy to provide a raincheck for the whole round, based on the pace of play and the cart not being charged enough to last more than 9 holes.

At the very least, I am due a raincheck for two 9 hole rounds, from the course, or GolfNow.

The man at the desk said they had 250 golfers on the course so far that day. Clearly, they were more concerned about cashing in than providing a pleasant golf experience.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/03/2022

This is Tony the owner. I am usually there, but was out of town visiting my son the last 2 days. Email me at Tony@greenfield.golf and I’ll take care of you.

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rivers club

Pace 5 1/2 hours waited every hole ridiculous no marshalls horrible round

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

First time playing this course this year. It was in great shape and the price was right. I will be back to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Jerry

Course layout and design is excellent. Standing on each tee was a pleasure as each hole was very appealing to the eye. Although some of the greens were being worked on, overall they were very good. The staff were very friendly and helpful also. Definitely will go back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Wish the weather was better

This was a beautiful course layout. Unfortunately we were only able to play nine holes due to the rain & cold. The course actually closed as the rain was forecast to be even heavier than the all-afternoon rain we tried to play through. The staff was outstanding, friendly & welcoming.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Challenging course.

Narrow fairways. Lots of hazards. Good prices for golf and snacks.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Conditions

This was the first time I played this course. I did enjoy it and will be back. The fairways were a little on the thin side but not real bad. The greens had recently been fertilized so there was alot of the sand debris on them but they still were smooth and fast. The bunkers weren't consistent as some od them had nice sand and some were like cement. Course gets alot of play so play was fairly slow 4hrs 45min. Also just to let Golfnow members know that they really don't like it and they let you know it. Check in for you is 15min. Prior to tee time no exceptions. The owner also owns Greenfield Plantation so Golfnow is the same there

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 01/22/2022

This is Tony the owner. Golf Now Hot Deal policies are per Golf Now, not us. They sell the hot deals, keep 100% of the money, and make 100% of the rules. Please refer to your email confirmation from them. Any tee times booked directly with us have no restrictions so please feel free to book at WWW.RIVERCLUB.GOLF. Thanks!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 64
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like it but.....

All things about the course are great except the proximity of parking to the pro shop and no carts in parking lots. Very inconvenient!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/21/2022

Thanks for the review. Please use the bag drop. We have employees there 365 days per year to take your bag and bring it to the staging area behind the pro shop. This way you do not have to lug your bag across the parking lot.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

the only issue we had other than slow play was that prior to the 13th hole the battery warning light came on and we noticed the cart was starting to slow down so rather take the chance of getting stuck out on the course a we got back and called it a day.I went in the club house and told them but they didn't offer to do anything for us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/21/2022

Next time call pro shop! We will deliver a new cart to you immediately on the course! Sorry for your experience. Email me if there is anything I can do. Tony@greenfield.golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf

Got on course at scheduled tee time but there wasn’t a ranger and played first 9 holes in over 3 hours…. Many holes with 3-4 groups stacked up… agonizing for someone who plays ready golf .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/21/2022

We do have a ranger on the course 7 days per week. They try to move play along without being disruptive. We are doing our best to keep people moving, including blocking tee times throughout the day to open up the course a little.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Did not tee off on time. 1:24 was our time. Three groups on almost every hole. No Ranger. Drove off course after 4 hrs. 15 minutes after finishing hole #13 due to approaching sunset.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful but so slow

This is a beautiful course. Well maintained, extremely well laid out, enjoyable to play. Tees, fairways and greens all in superb condition. But the pace of play was maddeningly, inexcusably slow. 12:36 tee time and we finished at 6:15pm. The starter sent off an eight-some in front of us, and I suspect there was another in front of that. We saw the Marshall only once time the entire round. Two groups behind us just gave up and went home. We want to come back and play it again but would never do so with a tee time after 9am.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like this course

Pace was slow common this time of year. Enjoyable round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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