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4.0
1671 Reviews (1671)
5 Stars
385
4 Stars
783
3 Stars
297
2 Stars
132
1 Stars
74
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
86.7%
Recommend this course
1348 out of 1671 reviews
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4.1
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.8%
Recommend this course
36 out of 41 reviews
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4.2
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
57
4 Stars
67
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
89.5%
Recommend this course
128 out of 143 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
1671 Reviews (1671)

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Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice

average fairway quality. excellent green conditions. Beautiful surroundings.

A positive adventure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 101
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorites

I first played this course over 20 years ago and I will always keep coming back. It’s a nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Course in pretty good shape, showing signs of lack of water which was expected with current conditions. Definitely would go back and play again. Starter was very personable and great worker. Very good find off the internet with no first hand knowledge of the surroundings. Would definitely recommend this place to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Definitely Recommend this course !

I’ve played this course approximately 4 times…. It’s a great track .. with some very nice holes ..!! Conditions s were great and the greens were in fabulous condition !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape

I have played here before and the greens were in the best shape I have ever seen them.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Afternoon round

I have played this course dozens of times over the years. It’s a fun course with a good layout for longer hitters. The value is by far the best in town. However, because of this value you get a lot of slow play golfers who don’t know how to play ready golf or how to use drops and just re-tee. Just be aware that any round after 2pm may not get in all 18 holes but again for the value, just enjoy the round and work on your game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprisingly Nice Course at a Fair Price

First time at this course and appreciate the fair price at peak season for a well maintained and challenging track! The pace of play was perfect, the greens ran true , tee boxes and fairways well watered and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course - Very slow play

Played this twice in the last week. They put everyone out 8 mins apart which is fine if everyone ahead are able to keep the pace. Sadly this isn't the case - especially in the afternoon. All carts are back by 7pm no exceptions. Failed to finish both times - even with a 2:44 tee time! Cart guys are great. No refreshments after the cart girl came on the second hole. Great potential but needs a ranger or increase the price by 10 dollars and move the tee times further apart by a few minutes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Turn in your cart

Before starting the starter says we have to have carts in by 7:00pm or they will come and pull you off the course. I paid for 18 hole not twilight so they either need to change their verbiage or drop their policy of having carts in. Course condition from tee to green was below average. A lot of sandy tee boxes and bare lies in the middle of the fairway. So with all said I won’t be back

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/23/2025

I’m sorry you are upset with our 7PM closing time, but your comments about course conditions are inconsistent with virtually all comments from our customers. The crew is doing an incredible job, and the course has never been in nicer shape. Best value in town with the friendliest staff in the business.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Refreshments

Great course good time but no refreshment cart on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/23/2025

Bev cart on course 7 days per week in season, and we have a halfway house with cold beverages and nice food options. Also sell coolers filled with drinks in the bar by the pro shop.

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Commented on 03/20/2025

We actually do have a beverage cart on the course 7 days per week, AND a halfway house with food and drinks for our awesome customers.

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