River Marsh GC: #17
View of the 17th green at River Marsh Golf Club
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4.3
600 Reviews (600)
5 Stars
337
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
89.1%
Recommend this course
557 out of 600 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.2
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.7%
Recommend this course
57 out of 65 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
600 Reviews (600)

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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Played On
Reviews 127
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 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Cold and wet

Great round, given that it is February. I was able to get around quickly, as few folks play when it is only 45 degrees out.

The course was wet as a result of past snow and recent rain. Experienced standing water on some of the fairways. The greens were also bumpy and slow as they had not had a chance to tend to them for some time, understandably so. Bunkers had not been raked, and oddly enough, I didn't see any rakes. They were hard.

The course was definitely playable. All the regular tee boxes were in play and no temporary greens, which is a huge plus.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for all levels

I was intimidated to play this course because I am a scratch golfer. It was actually a very fun course with the right amount of hazards and fairway widths to allow players like me to enjoy , but with some challenges for better players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

I played on New Year's Day. It had been raining a lot, so the course was (very) wet in spots. That being said, this course drains better than most courses. They changed over to Bermuda grass in July/August and it is dormant at the moment. The bunkers had not been raked.

Although I walked, my playing partner took a cart and it was cart-path only. The GPS tracker was off, so he had to drive in reverse in places to go forward. Very frustrating. We saw the group in front of us drive in reverse across the bridge to the 17th hole. I am sure it was just a glitch.

The front desk staff was great, as always.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 127
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 127
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 127
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Relax and enjoy

This course is good layout and nice view. Club house service was very kindly. I will play again.

Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable Day

Quite enjoyable day of golf with a surprise awaiting our group on the 18th green. Parents looking down from an hill behind over the green watching their 3 young kids running in circles on the green near the flag. Took about 7-8mins of waving and eventually yelling at the parents from 150 yards away to get them to clear the course so no risk of them getting hit and approach shots could be hit. Come on parents, you need to be better than that! I did let the clubhouse know and they sent someone to address the situation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice afternoon

Course was in great shape and pace of play was the best I have ever seen it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hyatt Regency River Marsh

A great price for upscale facilities. Staff are fantastic!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much better than ever before

This course was re-done and now it is much better on fairway/green

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 127
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 2
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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