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4.1
1778 Reviews (1778)
5 Stars
424
4 Stars
834
3 Stars
309
2 Stars
135
1 Stars
76
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
87.1%
Recommend this course
1443 out of 1778 reviews
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4.2
112 Reviews (112)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
54
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
89.3%
Recommend this course
100 out of 112 reviews
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4.1
156 Reviews (156)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
72
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.2%
Recommend this course
136 out of 156 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 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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Reviews

4.1
1778 Reviews (1778)

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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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great experience

Showed up very early to our tee time hoping to get out a little early and saw that the course was jam packed. Sat in the bar waiting for what looked like a large outing or tournament go out, and the staff handled it smoothly. The lady in the bar was pleasant, the ProShop was informative, the bag guys were friendly and all had a smile on their face. We ended up going out right at our tee time, saw the ranger a couple times and saw the bevevwrage cart girl a few times. The course is one of a kind, hidden gem in the area. Will absolutely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great value

I don’t normally leave reviews but have to shout out River club. The staff are friendly, the course is kept in really good shape My group showed up pretty early hoping to get out early and saw they were jam packed. Sat in the bar waiting for a pretty big league or outing, which they seemed to handle smoothly and we went out right on our tee time. It was busy saw the ranger and beverage cart a few times each, everything was organized and moved along. Definitely one of the better run courses around. Hopefully they don’t go private

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Condition

Golf course is usually in Great Condition, has an excellent layout, but this time the course was under water on just about every hole , was never briefed about playing Condition, and no beverage cart on a Holiday, poor management, about the playing day, but I will return to the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Our group has blackballed River Club

Poor service and we’ll never play here again as there are too many other nice courses in the area that treat their paying customers with dignity and respect.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 09/05/2025

Not sure what happened. We have a super friendly staff. Feel free to email me at tony@riverclub.golf. Would like to hear your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

COURSE UNDER WATER

If the staff is going to allow play on such a wet course the price should reflect the conditions. It was so muddy and wet you would loose your ball in the fairway. This is miserable conditions when you are trying to get a practice round in. The greens were not horrible but we were out before too many other players. The grounds crew were running wood chippers while you are swinging. Coolers are not allowed but there was no beverage cart. I don’t plan to go back anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, friendly service from the Point of pulling in the drive, and checking in for the round in the clubhouse! The service was top notch from Jill at the bar and throughout the course . We will definitely be back as we truly enjoyed the course!

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

Great Course at Reasonable Price

The River Club is a narrow course with beautiful landscaping and natural features. It is reasonable priced for the conditions and size of it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid course

May be too difficult for beginners. I think is a great layout. Will certainly kick your butt if you hit a bad shot a the wrong time. Overall very fair golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well done

The new ownership has improved the property since I last played it. They are doing a great job and I was very impressed. Keep up the good work, I highly recommend anyone looking for a round to consider River Club

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Always a solid round

River Club has one of the best staff's around. From the parking lot to the pro shop, the cart girls, the dining room everyone is engaged and helpful. The course is a great track with challenges but options on almost every hole. They really seem focused on golfers having a good experience and making a round easy to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course, good value

Challenging layout with good hole variation.

Fairways in good shape, greens recently punched, tee boxes are ok—all par for the course this time of year

Played a solo round on a Tuesday afternoon in about 3hrs

Would play again.

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