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Value
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Pace
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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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Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Too many scheduled at the same time

Course is well kept and fun. We had a 2:07 booking but it seemed like so did 20 other people! Obviously they don't turn anyone away. Needless to say pace was very slow and foursome behind us were very rude!! Kept hitting the ball near us while we were waiting for the people in front. Took most of the fun away. Won't be back anytime soon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 05/10/2016

Hi "pcharts" we apologize about your recent experience on this particular day. We never want any of our guests to feel rushed let alone not have any fun while playing. We hope that you will give us another try again in the near future. Thanks MGT

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good experience

Pace of play was good as was the staff. The course was in good shape - could have used a lot less leaves.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 05/10/2016

Hi "John1598592 " Thank you so much for taking the time to review our course. We will definitely pass along the kind remarks regarding the staff and pace of play.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Course

The greens were very good. The rest of the course was in better than average condition. The layout is very good. Lots of old trees overhanging the fairways created some intimidating tee shots. We were very happy to pay only $40 for a mid-morning start which allowed us to get back to the wife, kids and beach just after lunch. Happy wife, happy life!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 05/10/2016

Hi "Jason4532427" Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your early day with us. It good to hear that you not only make the wife happy but yourself as well. Thanks and have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course, but...

This is a nice course, generally in very good condition. It offers five different tees to accommodate all levels of players.

However, like many courses, it needs a ranger. We were playing along in the late afternoon with no one in front of us. But when we made the long ride from the 3rd to 4th hole, which incidentally goes by the clubhouse and 1st tee, we suddenly found a "fivesome" teeing off in front of us on the 4th hole. They obviously decided to start their round on the 4th hole (maybe there was a wait on the 1st tee?). Anyway, very unacceptable! To say nothing of the fact there were five of them (all men) with 3 carts playing together.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and providing your feedback. We apologize your pace of play was affected by the group in front of you. Please reach out to us at riverbendteetimes@outlook.com to discuss your round further and we hope you will give us another try.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course allows the player to utilize an imagination in shot making.

Variety of shots in achieving the same goal, is well rewarded. Imagination in shot making is necessary for there is no set shot procedures to make par.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and providing your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the challenge of The Bend!

Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

Nice tract and challenging .Just had to wait on every shot from a very slow group in front of us but made the best of it .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and providing your feedback! We are sorry you did not experience a proper pace of play and hope you will return so we can provide a better experience!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Dissapointing

Have been playing here for over a decade in the winter months. The condition of the greens and fairway maintenance are terrible. Mgm't needs to reinvest a little more capital in the course conditions if it is going to successfully compete in the area. Other courses have and conditions show it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and letting us know of your feedback. Please reach out to us at riverbendteetimes@outlook.com to discuss your round further and we hope you will give us another try.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

This course has well kept fairways and greens. Some f the fairways are quite long and a few par 3's. Pace of play is fast or moderate depending on the time of play. I was in front of a large group a large group. Greens are great. It is a popular course so book early.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you so much for your 5 star review and feedback! We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Keep the driver in the bag ...

No forgiveness on the drive

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and providing your feedback! We hope you will return soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

super course especially for the money

Loved the course and friendly staff will go back tomorrow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your day and look forward to seeing you back!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

issues

poor signage and poor cart paths

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 02/09/2016

Hi "u655892165" Thank you for taking the time to review our course. Please come back and visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for the money

Very friendly. Great course for the money. Will go back

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 02/09/2016

Hi "rkriete" Thanks for the great review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

third world country course

This course would be a good set for Caddy Shack. blow it up.

greens terrible

fairways would be good to graze cattle

cart paths that of a third world country

we play there, 40 of us, every year, but will never be returning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

New Friends and a great round of golf

As so oftne happens, the wife said get outa here and go play golf...lol I caught River Bend with a hot deal. Knowing full well I would end up paired I headed out. This course is absolutely fantastic. I was paired up with 3 older gentlemen, the oldest was 87 (he is a feisty one) We had shook hands and were off, although I regularly outdrive them they were very competitive and their knowledge of the course served them well. We played in just over 4 hours and I shot a pleasing round - the course was in great shape and the staff was friendly and helpful - all in all I would play here again anytime

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 01/06/2016

We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your round and your playing partners at River Bend! We can't wait to have you back on the course, and next time see if your wife will recommend that others get out and play with us too!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good fun course

decent course fair play . staff friendly and helpful

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 01/06/2016

The staff is thankful for your kind words and we are glad to hear you enjoyed your round with us! We hope to see you back at The Bend soon!

Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow as molasses

Nice course kind of raggedy but this is jot LPGA . Enjoyed the round after hooking up with 2 other guys. I will go back

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 01/06/2016

We're glad to hear you enjoyed your round and your company at the course! We can't wait to have you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Day at the Bend

The front 9 looked like it had been over-seeded recently. Some thin spots on the fairways & greens. The back 9 was lush & green. The course was challenging, but fair. The greens were very fast. Fairways are somewhat narrow & surrounded by lush vegetation. The cart path roamed through the forest like an adventure. It was an eye opening adventure. The golf was great, but have never been on a course like this. I will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 01/06/2016

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us at The Bend! We appreciated your great review and are happy to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Jurassic Park

My son said the foliage look like Jurassic Park. Nice layout. Starter was very friendly... Course was very busy but pace of play was reasonable. I would play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 11/25/2015

Thank you for your recommendation, kjwingo1121. We've heard that we have a nice wooded course before, but nothing quite like Jurassic Park! We hope you'll make a visit again to play with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day

Even though the course had just over seeded, it was in great condition! Very secluded course, no homes around it, nothing but nature! Played with a couple from Ontario, Canada, and had a wonderful day of golf. There is a little airport noise, but very enjoyable!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 11/23/2015

We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your round with us, Deborah! We hope you will come back and play with us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good bang for the buck

The course is in good shape, greens rolled nice. The tee boxes were a little ragged but they had over seeded them so they'll be coming back soon.m The pace was good, only had to wait on the first few holes then everyone spread out and no more waiting. The cart paths are as rough as ever but with a little care it's not an issue. Staff is always friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
733ad010-3e83-59bc-856d-4be4ef20a20c
Commented on 03/28/2016

Thank you for coming out to play and providing your feedback! We look forward to seeing you back again soon!

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