River Marsh GC: #17
View of the 17th green at River Marsh Golf Club
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4.3
614 Reviews (614)
5 Stars
346
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
89.8%
Recommend this course
570 out of 614 reviews
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4.2
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
12
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
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 reviews
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4.3
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
15
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
614 Reviews (614)

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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4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 105
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 105
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Windy weather
Used cart

Windy yet wonderful

As always, for this time of year the course is in exceptional shape, and 17 was into your face left to right blowing about 30 mph. I hit a 5 wood on the screws, nice thing was 18 was downwind our threesome was a birdie and two pars.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course

I love this course, the holes into the wind were extremely hard, (short hitter) but the greens rolled true. Wonderful place great layout and the staff is amazing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always a great time

River Marsh is easily one of my favorite courses to play locally. The staff is always friendly, the conditions even in the winter time are really great and the course is just beautiful in itself. If you’re thinking about playing, well worth the money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 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 Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

always wonderful

I gave the course "good" on the conditions because of the bunkers. And Only because I was in a lot of them.

In some, the ball came out fine others were hard pan and the club skipped instead of splashed. But for February 20th, 2023 playing golf in 58-degree temps, everything was GREAT!!!

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

ATopPickForMe

One of my favorite courses in the area to play. Good value for the money. Very beautiful scenery along the Choptank River. On one of my recent outings we saw an Eagle and a buck with a very large set of antlers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 41
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wednesday Golfing

Its weather so, not perfect all around as it is in the Spring and Summer. It was fun to get out and play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 105
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Back nine twice

Course is great had to play the back nine twice, but everything was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 134
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 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

GREAT TRACK, variety

great layout, it's a fair course until the last par3 over a river. you won't forget the view from the tee box on that hole. Friendly staff. I'll def visit again when I'm in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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