River Marsh GC: #17
View of the 17th green at River Marsh Golf Club
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4.3
613 Reviews (613)
5 Stars
345
4 Stars
196
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
89.7%
Recommend this course
569 out of 613 reviews
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4.2
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.3%
Recommend this course
21 out of 23 reviews
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4.3
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.2%
Recommend this course
46 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its strategic design, generous fairways, and well-placed hazards that reward thoughtful play. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this an outstanding value, especially on a deal.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 71
Length 6801 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.0

The Hyatt River Marsh Golf Club is Maryland's leading Eastern Shore golf course. The classic design incorporates challenging elements including sculpted bunkers and mature trees but balances them with wide, player-friendly fairways and inviting greens. Water has a prominent presence on the course with Shoal Creek meandering through the course and the Choptank River serving as a backdrop to many of the greens. The riverside golf course has the look and feel of a seaside links course. The final two holes are the golf course's most memorable. The par-3 17th requires a dramatic carry over Shoal Creek to a large green strategically guarded by three bunkers. The 17th is a challenging and scenic hole but it only sets the scene for Hyatt River Marsh Golf Club's final hole. Touted as one of the best holes in the Mid-Atlantic region, this classic risk-reward par 5 has a bunker and the Choptank River running its entire length.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Keith Foster (2002) Kevin Hargrave (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Internet Access

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

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Reviews

4.3
613 Reviews (613)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 13
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 27
Water Hazards 26
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 34
Worth the Drive 29
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

River Marsh

One of the prettiest and best maintained course I have ever played. Really fun and challenging layout. Only downside was the clubhouse bar was never open when I wanted a drink. 9 1/2 out of ten overall. Strongly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
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 Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Call ahead

Call ahead to make sure food is being served. Nothing like showing up to a high dollar course with the intention of eating your lunch there and all grills an kitchen closed. Very annoying, frustrating for a type 1 diabetic.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Second time playing this Hyatt location, I wasn’t happy last time so I figured I would give it another chance two years later but it was exactly the same …the greens were in good condition but that was the only thing ..the bunkers were bad not raked footprints from animals in everyone, the fairways were not great , the rough was more weeds than rough … for as much as they charge and it being associated with Hyatt one would think it would be a top notch course but far from it ..save your time and money and go somewhere else .. I’m never going back

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Top notch course but not a resort

Beautiful course. Well maintained greens and fairways. The challenge on this course is the rough! The only issue I had with the course is much of the rough, which was super high, was infested with clover. It's one challenge to play out of high rough but more so when there's clover and your game gets distracted while searching for your white ball!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Not Quite Resort Golf

The course itself can be challenging due to its exposure to wind. The tee shot on 17th hole, particularly, was challenging with its carry over water and a 2-club more into the wind. There were a few holes which your driver is limited due to the end of the fairway before a hazard area. The greens are in great condition and run fast! Some tee boxes are worn as there must not have an irrigation system. Same true for the practice area. Very worn practice tees. There was no starter which can create issues as we experienced when a group late to arrive jumped ahead of us on the first hole. There also is no roaming ranging to keep pace of play. Our roam should have been quicker but one group caused us to wait for 16 of 18 holes. There was a roaming cart that have beverages but no substantive food. You’d need to get that in the clubhouse which the course doesn’t go nearby. Lastly, no OnCourse bathroom. No a big deal for guys, but is one for women.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Incredible

I have to say River Marsh was the best day of golf in the past 10 years, the weather was perfect. the course is in tip top shape and the pace of play was perfect. Can't wait to play there again next week.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging yet enjoyable

Exceeded expectations. Well designed course. Would play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointed ☹️

When you pay a lot of money you expect it to be worth THD cost and the condition were horrible. The rough had not been cut in over a week so it hurt to hit out of rough! The greens and tee boxes were chewed up. The layout was good except for the bottle neck of par 3’s …I was looking forward to playing this course for sometime but completely disappointed!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
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
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Can’t wait to go back

First time playing and now I’m looking forward to my next round. There are several “signature holes” but the last two are amazing. If it was closer to me it might be a once a week play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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