Rivers Edge GC
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4.7
229 Reviews (229)
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3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
5.0
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
93.2%
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211 out of 229 reviews
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4.7
9 Reviews (9)
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4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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Course Highlights
River's Edge delivers a stunning waterside layout that ranks among the top courses in the Myrtle Beach area. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every round here a standout experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6909 yards
Slope 149
Rating 74.7

Rivers Edge Golf Club is a salute to Shallotte (pronounced sha-loot), a beautifully laid-out stunner along the banks of the Shallotte River and the surrounding marshes, at the northern tip of the Grand Strand. Just don't let your friends coerce you into being Macho Man and play it from the back tees if you're a mid- to high-handicapper.

The slope rating is 149 from the tips, one of the highest in the low country, and will throw 10 forced carries at you, either off the tee, to the green, or both. If you fit the above description and try it from the backs, you'll end up tired and frustrated with a scorecard either bloated or unreliable.

A description of Rivers Edge wouldn't be complete without mentioning No. 9, a 570-yard par-5. You can get in trouble if you're long off the tee, in that the second half of the fairway rolls downhill to the marsh. However, if you're short off the tee, you'll be looking at either laying up well to the right of the green, where you will still be in marsh-danger if you venture too far left or are short, or trying to carry a broad expanse of marsh to reach the green, which juts out precariously into the marsh.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Sunday Ultradwarf Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

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4.7
229 Reviews (229)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 19
Drinks 16
Brunch 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 22
Forced Carries 15
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive to Shallotte

This is a great track with a wonderful variety of holes that will challenge all levels of golfers. The ninth will leave you muttering but the balance of the holes are a mix of holes where you can get selectively get aggressive and score well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slow play on Thursday

Nicely maintained target course (tee boxes not so much), green are firm and true, but a bit slower than anticipated, bunkers so-so (but it had rained, so I was Ok with that), friendly staff. Second round of the week (on a Thursday) was extremely slow (3 hour;s for 9, I gave up after 4+ hours and 12 holes). Still would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Another great Palmer Design

Every Palmer course I have ever played has been a good experience. And Rivers Edge keeps that streak alive. Beautiful layout bordering Shalotte River. Spend the $5 for the yardage book if first time playing. A handful of blind tee shots with some surprises. A couple, what I thought, well struck drives wound up in the marsh land as the fairways had taken a turn I had not anticipated. I was too cheap to drop the $5 but paid for it with a couple lost balls !

Great layout but 9th and 18th holes especially stand out in my memory. Greens had recently been aerated so greens fees were discounted, but if they had not told me I probably would not have noticed. A couple tee boxes could use some fresh sod but otherwise course in really good shape. Attentive staff and beverage cart comes by multiple times throughout the round. Lots of water coolers on the course. 5 stars from me

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 08/16/2016

Wow! Thank you very much for the 5 star rating! We are thrilled that you had a great time. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, mediocre conditions

After making our booking I received a call from the River's Edge staff informing me that they had just aerified their greens, and that we could change our tee time if we wanted to wait until the greens were in better condition. I very much appreciated this courtesy call. We decided to go ahead with our original tee time. Looking back on our round, the greens really weren't too bad at all. However, many of the tee boxes were in terrible condition, and some of the fairways and bunkers were very bad as well. The course layout is pretty interesting, especially the holes along the river. Holes 8,9,16,17,18 are particularly memorable. The River's Edge staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Overall it was an enjoyable round and I look forward to future rounds at River's Edge.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 08/03/2016

Thank you for your review and feedback. We will take your words into consideration as we are constantly working to improve our course. We are happy to hear that overall you enjoyed your round and we are looking forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rivers Edge

Really like the course but it is not in tip top shape. The bunkers need a lot of work and the is crabgrass in many spots. Played it 3-4 years ago and it was in better condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 08/03/2016

Thank you for your feedback. We will address this information internally and hopefully by the next time you return, we will have improved. Thank you for letting us know and we hope to see you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Arnies Revenge

This course was in great condition and is noted for its 9th hole (Arnies Revenge). While 9 is an extremely tough hole, the beauty of 16, 17, 18 are hard to beat. The forced carries on 17 and 18 are challenging. I think a must play for the Grand Strand

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 08/03/2016

Thank you for your 5 Star review, Duane! We are pleased to hear how much you enjoyed our course, especially Arnies Revenge! Happy to hear you would consider it a must play. Hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course watch out for the heat

Don't go if you aren't accustomed to the heat they will not let you bring coolers and they won't supply you with ice unless you drink beer which it was too hot to drink. Other than that the course was beautiful and everyone else was VERY friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 07/15/2016

Thank you for your review and feedback. We are constantly trying to make improvements to better our golfers experience, so we will take this into consideration. We hope you decide to come back again soon for another round!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Greens

Great course on the marsh. The greens were perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 07/15/2016

Glad to hear it! Thanks for the 5 Star review, Chris!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average

On vacation and wife and kids dropped me off. I went to check and get range balls, was then directed to cart guys. After a few minutes of enjoying his smoke, he acknowledged me, but was upset I didn't have my clubs for him to place on cart. Mumbled "I seear..." as I drove off; wanted a tip. Starter was good, polite. Greens are sandy, bunkers are dirt. Short course. Nice scenery, quiet.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 07/01/2016

We are very sorry about your encounter with one of our staff members. This situation is something we do not tolerate and will handle internally. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Again, we apologize that you did not get the best possible experience on our course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course to play

Course in great condition especially greens. Beautiful course setting

Only complaint is the the cart path from 11 to 12 green needs to be repaired.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 07/01/2016

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are happy to hear you had an enjoyable day and we will take your feedback into consideration. Hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play smart!

The course was in great shape with the exception of one green. The layout is tricky for a first timer so you may find it beneficial to play to yardages and lay ups. Read the winds and pray on most all short shots and par 3's. Putts are almost all strait and slow so scoring on greens should come easy. Several hole are postcard beautiful and yield great spots for group pics. Play smart, enjoy the scenery, consider taking more than one ball, and have a very memorable round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 07/01/2016

Thank you for your review and feedback! We will address the condition of the green internally. Otherwise, we are happy to have provided you with a memorable round of golf!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great layout with even better views

River's Edge is one of the better courses in this part of the state. The views on 8, 9, 16, 17, and 18 are worth the green fees alone. The course was in great shape, even with the amount of rain we've had lately. Im looking forward to playing here again, especially if I can find rates as low as I did.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
711f65cd-4f03-585f-9b57-a91c0bccc867
Commented on 07/01/2016

Thank you for your 5 star review! We are glad you enjoyed our views as much as you enjoyed our course! We're looking forward to seeing you again!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent New Sunday UltraDwarf Bermuda Greens

Last year the decision was made to close the course and renovate the greens at Rivers Edge. The course was the first course to select Sunday UltraDwarf Bermuda grass for the greens. In 12 weeks Rivers Edge transformed into the Championship Course everyone was waiting for. If you have not played Rivers Edge since last year, it is a MUST on your play list. Come see Jeff and the staff and enjoy at great day on the Shallotte River playing Rivers Edge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love This Course!

I have played a number of courses in the area and enjoy many of them -- The Thistle, Tiger's Eye, Oak Island, Pine Lakes, Glen Dornach, Heather Glen and others. Rivers Edge is still, however, my favorite. You can't beat the layout and you can't beat the views.

If you're visiting southeastern North Carolina or the Grand Strand, Rivers Edge is a must play. You'll be very happy you did!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Experience!

Had a 1:00 tee time after a pouring rain all morning. Wasn't sure if the weather would hold but fortunately for us did. Course had a great layout and views. Definitely would recommend for anyone in the area (we were visiting Coastal Carolina but well worth the hour long drive). Great rate thanks to GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Great Course To Plan

The course was in great condition; greens were replaced a year ago and are in the best shape ever. The Views on 8, 9, 16, 17 and 18 are spectacular. This course is fun to play no matter what your level of expertise is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course Update

I have been playing this course for 8 years. The greens were replaced in the summer of 2015, and they are now in great shape.. The fairways were wet most of the winter, but are now in the best shape that I've seen them in years.

Overall, the excellent condition of the course combined with some of the best vistas in the Coastal Carolinas make for a great day..

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

Awesome course

Great conditions and layout followed with friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging Golf

if you want a good challenge at a fair price put this course on your list; several golfing friends also rate this course as a must play course; greens are fast with character; target golf where positioning is critical; many memorable holes including the finishing "Arnie's Revenge" where the third shot is 'make or break'. a very good golfing experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Most Scenic Course on the Grand Strand

This Arnold Palmer Signature Course on the bluffs above the tidal Shallote River has spectacular views on every hole and some of the friendliest staff anywhere. Course conditions are excellent , especially their new last year Sunday Ultra Dwarf Bermuda greens that look and putt like bent grass but are in great shape year round.This is a challenging course , but with 5 sets of tees everyone can enjoy playing. Fairways are wide and greens are Palmer large but very playable. Rivers Edge is on our "must play " list every time we go to the Myrtle Beach area.. Bring your camera !

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