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Value
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4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6821 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.7

The 18-hole River Bend Golf Club in Ormond Beach, FL is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1990. Designed by Lloyd Clifton, River Bend Golf Club measures 6821 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 135 and a 72.7 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels.

At River Bend, designer Lloyd Clifton achieved his ultimate goal -- a perfect blend of natural surroundings combined with a competitive and scenic golf course layout. With no home sites, River Bend is situated along the historic Tomoka River. Play among majestic oaks, red cedars, pines and magnolias. Each hole is unique. Hole No. 8 is a long par 5, 616 yards. Hole No. 17 is a picturesque 3 par. No water is featured. A definite must for those who enjoy a blend of competitive golf and nature's offerings.

Course Details

Year Built 1990
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lloyd Clifton (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.9
598 Reviews (598)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Cart paths in need of repair

The cart paths are horrendous and so bumpy if you have a bad back, watch out!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 01/22/2019

Hello, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at River Bend Golf Club is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Keep looking

Have played there a few times.The course needs work. The condition of the course has gone downhill and the staff needs to refocus on customer service. Other than the bartender,the staff was not friendly or welcoming at all. Maybe they treat members better but non-members were treated as an inconvenience.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/31/2019

Hello, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at River Bend Golf Club is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight trails

Nice course,friendly bag drop guy, the starter was a grouch, it didn’t impact my round. The course is challenging and fun to play, I will return

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 01/15/2019

Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our fun and challenging course layout. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club, we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Great course for the price. Love the layout,. Have to play smart golf and not just swing a club. The food in bar was pretty good as well

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 01/14/2019

Hello, we're glad you enjoyed a great value, our nice course layout, and good food. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club, we hope to see you again soon! #RiverBendGolfClub

Played On
Reviews 73
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/11/2019

Hello Chuck, thank you for the great 4-star review! #RiverBendGolfClub

Played On
Reviews 63
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

Very good course

Green in good condition .

Cartpath in bad condition

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/10/2019

Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our good course conditions. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club! #RiverBendGC

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but cart paths are rugged and not well marked.

We enjoyed playing this course. Some challenges if you do not keep the ball in the fairway. Pretty layout. Really nice staff, and clubhouse restaurant food was good. Our only negative is that the cart paths are only partially paved. It made the cart ride rough in many spots. Also our foursome had difficulty finding the path to the 18th hole. The sign was back before the green and we got turned around and headed to the wrong hole. Good value especially with our hot deal price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 01/08/2019:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout, friendly staff, and a great value. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club, we hope to see you again soon! #RiverBendGC
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/07/2019

Hello, thank you for the great 4-star review! We hope to see you at #RiverBendGolfClub again soon!

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Aeration alert

I love the River Bend and play it 30 times a year, HOWEVER they drilled the greens last week and the two putt rule should be in effect. I'll be back mid June when the greens heal.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

trying to make a comeback

I don't live very far (one exit) from River Bend but i have avoided it for a few years now because of the poor condition of the greens. To my surprise, the greens have been improved so much that I will play there now. They used to be terrible and unplayable. Improvement is evident although there are still crusty spots on some of the greens. back nine is harder than the front but enjoyable. pleasantly surprised and I will return as lone as the greens are in decent condition. Cart paths are another matter (be very careful).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 01/08/2019:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our improved course conditions. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 15-19
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/10/2019

Hello, thank you for the excellent 4-star rating! #RiverBendGolfClub

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/19/2018

Hello, we're sorry you didn't fully enjoy your round. Our goal at River Bend Golf Club is for every player to enjoy their experience. Thank you for playing, we hope you give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs tlc

The staff all around were excellent and the deal at golf now couldn't be beat. They need to level off the t boxes and work on the cart paths. There was also very little sand in the traps. On some greens there was alot of sand on them. It seems that they are working on the course. I would have rated it higher if these things were taken care of. Some interesting holes but mainly straightforward

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/19/2018

Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our excellent staff and a great value. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

Greens were medium speed but true and consistent.

Only down side would be shallow traps, more Sand in them! Unfortunately I was in then alot.

Fun course great value for the $$$

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 12/14/2018

Hello, thank you for the great 4-star review! #RiverBendGolfClub

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 12/10/2018

Hello, thank you for the great 4-star review! We hope to see you at #RiverBendGolfClub again soon!

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

Tight course. Very slow greens because of winterish conditions for florida

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/26/2018

Hello, thank you for the excellent 4-star review! We hope to see you at #RiverBendGolfClub again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/19/2018

Hello, thank you for the great 4-star rating! #RiverBendGC

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Great challenging course very well manicured. Had a great time staff very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/14/2018

Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our friendly staff and challenging course layout. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club! #RiverBendGC

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

River Bend

The course had been over seeded or I would have given conditions higher. One of my favorite golf courses. Would recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 11/08/2018

Hello, thank you for rating us one of your favorite golf courses! We hope to see you at #RiverBendGolfClub again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great, fun course!!

Have played River Bend many, many times and really enjoy the course. Unlike some courses in the area that we've played lately, River Bend's greens (although I believe they were overseeded recently) aren't suffering from diseases and/or lack of water. Great rate through Golf Now for a "hot deal." The fairways are in super playing shape too!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/06/2018

Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and a great value. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Club! #RiverBendGC

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