River Marsh Golf Club - Hyatt Chesapeake Bay
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 71 | 6801 yards | 73.0 | 132 |
| Blue | 71 | 6391 yards | 71.2 | 129 |
| White | 71 | 5845 yards | 68.5 | 126 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 4748 yards | 67.8 | 111 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.4/138 | 372 | 369 | 493 | 440 | 538 | 217 | 360 | 194 | 484 | 3467 | 435 | 359 | 432 | 241 | 429 | 154 | 519 | 203 | 562 | 3334 | 6801 |
| Blue M: 71.3/134 | 352 | 335 | 476 | 420 | 520 | 200 | 335 | 178 | 414 | 3230 | 410 | 336 | 421 | 206 | 412 | 141 | 503 | 185 | 547 | 3161 | 6391 |
| White M: 69.0/125 W: 73.9/134 | 345 | 294 | 460 | 397 | 475 | 179 | 319 | 147 | 399 | 3015 | 350 | 325 | 382 | 175 | 299 | 127 | 475 | 170 | 527 | 2830 | 5845 |
| Green M: 65.7/119 W: 70.2/126 | 345 | 294 | 384 | 329 | 417 | 147 | 319 | 147 | 348 | 2730 | 350 | 253 | 339 | 139 | 299 | 127 | 389 | 76 | 470 | 2442 | 5172 |
| Red M: 64.1/116 W: 68.1/120 | 263 | 259 | 384 | 329 | 417 | 122 | 251 | 136 | 348 | 2509 | 281 | 219 | 339 | 139 | 246 | 80 | 389 | 76 | 470 | 2239 | 4748 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
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One of the par 3 Photo submitted by JaysonSkipper on 10/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u000007394516 on 07/04/2023
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17th hole tee box add two clubs Photo submitted by abishop61 on 06/01/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161434537 on 11/19/2022
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18th Fairway Photo submitted by GDubDentista on 08/11/2022
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FABULOUS 9TH HOLE Photo submitted by webbknight on 05/23/2021
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Photo submitted by Andrew8143694 on 08/26/2020
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New Trump Golf Gloves. Sales@customglovesusa.com for yours Photo submitted by CustomGloves on 05/14/2020
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Photo submitted by CustomGloves on 05/14/2020
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Photo submitted by u012136855 on 10/21/2019
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Par 3 17th Photo submitted by u528713553 on 11/30/2015
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very good overall
Everything we expected. Enjoyable. 40 minute frost delay. Was needed.
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.
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.
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..
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.
Rain
I got rained out. Did not play Will try to play again the next time I'm up in Maryland.
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.
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
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.
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!
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