River Marsh GC: #17
View of the 17th green at River Marsh Golf Club
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4.3
590 Reviews (590)
5 Stars
334
4 Stars
190
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
89.8%
Recommend this course
548 out of 590 reviews
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4.4
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.3
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.8%
Recommend this course
65 out of 74 reviews
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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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4.3
590 Reviews (590)
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Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A well-maintained scenic course with a wide layout

This is a well laid out course with many scenic views with wide and forgiving fairways and greens. It was too long for us from the blue tees into short from the white tees so we alternated between the blues in the whites to get the distances on each hole that matched our ability and overall had a great time. The green fees are high so that means the course was not crowded which is always great on the weekend. Highly recommend look for the deals on golf now or other places because you would not want to pay full price for this course - as nice as it is it's not worth that.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

What a difference a year makes, this course has fallen off a cliff

I played this course around the same time last season and it was excellent, I was even telling others that they should take the hour and a half ride from Baltimore to play it. Today I'm here to tell you don't waste the trip. Our day started off with being told in the clubhouse that they had only one Gatorade left and that they'd strictly be serving diet Pepsi for the day. We tee off on one to only be stuck behind a two-some with three carts and fans riding along to watch them shoot in the hundreds. The fairways have divots everywhere, the tee boxes look as if they haven't been moved in week's, the greens have been completely trashed. The cart girl had absolutely nothing for us on a day in the mid 90's and humidity through the roof. I never saw a Marshall or another employee for that matter on the course all day. If you live in the general area sure play here bcuz you haven't much else to play, as for it being a top six course in the state, a place you must play...forget about it!!! River Marsh went from a FIVE to a two in less than a year.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful and challenging course

Very well maintained and challenging course located on the grounds of the Hyatt in Cambridge. Beautiful scenic views and lots of wildlife throughout the course. 17 and 18 are two of the most scenic and challenging holes you will encounter in the state.Pace of play is usually very good. Very friendly staff. Great facility for events and large groups. One of the best courses in The mid-atlantic area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens are true

I love this course. It has a nice balance of difficult and gettable holes. The greens roll nicely while holding iron shots. The views on 17 and 18 are awesome. Great overall golf experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hyatt

Always a pleasure to play this course. By far one of the best courses to play on the shore. Only negative is fairway bunker on 18 has a bunch of grass growing in it. All other bunkers have beautiful white sand. I live in the area and love playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Bargain

We got a 930 tee time for 4 players for $24/player. That's a great deal for this course. The greens had been punched but were sanded properly and rolled pretty good. The rest of the course was in good shape for early April. The staff was friendly and the food in the clubhouse was very good. Great pace of play due to the forecast calling for rain. We never waited and were done in 3 1/2 hours.

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

Playing off the water, will call for smart shots.

Play a SMART SHOT, AND DONT JUST GO FOR IT. Buy a yardage book, and see the shot before you play it see the final shot you will need to BEAT THE WIND OFF THE WATER. THE WIND IS THE REAL PRO.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

RiverMarshSpring2015

Played on cold and breezy second day of spring following a harsh winter. Course had been recently aerated; greens as well as could be expected. Straightforward layout with considerable bunkering. Ninth and 17th hole tough for short hitters. All staff were courteous and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good overall

Everything we expected. Enjoyable. 40 minute frost delay. Was needed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Walked

Great course for mid handicap

Several short par 4s. On long par fours and the par fives little to no trouble in front of greens. Holes 17 and 18 are worth the wait. Course was not conducive to walking especially from hole 18 back to clubhouse. Course was in great shape for the middle of winter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course

Nice condition and nice cart wind cover.
Amazing deal and facilityZ
Thanks

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Must go

The entire ambience of the course is excellent. Don't pass the opportunity to play this gem.

Conditions Good
Value 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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

even aerated, one of the best courses ive played

I have played this course several times this season, and it never fails to impress. Not the most challenging course, but presents a beautiful layout that never gets old. Holes 17 and 18 are worth the round by themselves. Greens and fairways were aerated a couple of weeks ago. You can definitely tell, but overall impression is still great. Staff is top notch, including the starter, who is always there to assist.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ms

I played couple of times before, I loved it, but this time I did not like it at all. Course is awsome usually, but so not this time... slow slow slow..

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

sUPER SLOW PLAY

While the course was nice OVER 5 HOURS to get 1 round in . no rangers on a Friday afternoon.
three groups backed up from one slow foursome.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Rain

I got rained out. Did not play Will try to play again the next time I'm up in Maryland.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love this course.

I have played this course many, many times and always find it in excellent shape. However of course there is a However had we been advised prior to booking that a tournament was being played that day I probably would have played somewhere else or booked a different time. Play was very slow. All in all a good day of golf.

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

great course

Great course, great rate, great weather, the course was in excellent shape and the scorecard showed it. I will Def. Be back again and recommend it to everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course Great Value

The Course at the Hyatt is very well maintained, with wonderful bent grass tees, fairways and greens. the bunkers are full of soft, pure white sand. The staff, unlike most places, actually seem to be glad to see you and are very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great COURSE

Course and faiways were in excellent condition! Greens were also well kept; great course to play if you are ever in the Cambridge area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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