Rivers Edge Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Gold | 72 | 6909 yards | 74.7 | 149 |
| Black | 72 | 6440 yards | 72.1 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6033 yards | 70.0 | 126 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 5295 yards | 72.3 | 138 |
| Green | 72 | 5295 yards | 67.1 | 117 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 4692 yards | 68.2 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 72.7/142 | 409 | 397 | 538 | 374 | 135 | 443 | 432 | 190 | 554 | 3472 | 363 | 510 | 174 | 399 | 294 | 195 | 392 | 465 | 371 | 3163 | 6635 |
| Black M: 70.8/137 | 379 | 367 | 508 | 349 | 113 | 420 | 405 | 183 | 540 | 3264 | 342 | 485 | 169 | 367 | 277 | 185 | 372 | 433 | 345 | 2975 | 6239 |
| White/Black M: 69.9/131 | 343 | 319 | 467 | 332 | 115 | 397 | 370 | 162 | 494 | 2999 | 342 | 485 | 169 | 367 | 277 | 185 | 372 | 433 | 345 | 2975 | 5974 |
| White M: 68.8/125 W: 74.6/145 | 343 | 319 | 467 | 332 | 115 | 397 | 370 | 162 | 494 | 2999 | 316 | 455 | 142 | 339 | 255 | 155 | 359 | 420 | 319 | 2760 | 5759 |
| Green/White M: 67.2/121 | 308 | 280 | 419 | 302 | 83 | 357 | 333 | 139 | 447 | 2668 | 316 | 455 | 142 | 339 | 255 | 155 | 359 | 420 | 319 | 2760 | 5428 |
| Green M: 66.0/117 W: 71.0/127 | 308 | 280 | 419 | 302 | 83 | 357 | 333 | 139 | 447 | 2668 | 286 | 437 | 130 | 322 | 247 | 106 | 348 | 356 | 276 | 2508 | 5176 |
| Green/Blue W: 69.6/125 | 283 | 257 | 380 | 279 | 59 | 323 | 279 | 118 | 415 | 2393 | 286 | 437 | 130 | 322 | 247 | 106 | 348 | 356 | 276 | 2508 | 4901 |
| Blue M: 63.4/111 W: 67.4/119 | 283 | 257 | 380 | 279 | 59 | 323 | 279 | 118 | 415 | 2393 | 264 | 385 | 89 | 286 | 229 | 106 | 248 | 302 | 223 | 2132 | 4525 |
| Scoring/Blue W: 64.9/114 | 236 | 219 | 310 | 207 | 59 | 239 | 228 | 118 | 353 | 1969 | 264 | 385 | 89 | 286 | 229 | 106 | 248 | 302 | 223 | 2132 | 4101 |
| Scoring Tees W: 64.0/112 | 236 | 219 | 310 | 207 | 59 | 239 | 228 | 118 | 353 | 1969 | 231 | 320 | 89 | 228 | 229 | 106 | 248 | 302 | 223 | 1976 | 3945 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 5 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 16 |
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Photo submitted by AUgolferinPinehurst on 11/19/2020
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Photo submitted by AUgolferinPinehurst on 11/19/2020
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Photo submitted by AUgolferinPinehurst on 11/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Bafisk77 on 03/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Bafisk77 on 03/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Bafisk77 on 03/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Bafisk77 on 03/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Bafisk77 on 03/02/2020
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Photo submitted by Bafisk77 on 03/02/2020
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Photo submitted by u00000592444 on 12/18/2019
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Photo submitted by mudrock on 08/10/2019
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 04/16/2018
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 04/16/2018
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Photo submitted by hacksalot03 on 04/16/2018
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Photo submitted by jarrodclay on 03/25/2018
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Photo submitted by gelvington on 02/08/2017
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Photo submitted by gelvington on 02/08/2017
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Photo submitted by gelvington on 02/08/2017
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Photo submitted by gelvington on 02/08/2017
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Photo submitted by gelvington on 02/08/2017
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Photo submitted by gelvington on 02/08/2017
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#15 Par 3 Photo submitted by jmc1958 on 03/27/2015
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9th green from the clubhouse. Photo submitted by jmwreb on 07/01/2014
Soggy, but Fun
Played the morning after 2.5 inches of rain from the night before. The course was obviously soaked and cart path only. Was paired with another single and were sent out first in the morning. The course is laid out nicely with wide fairways that narrow down to tight greens. Considering the amount of rain, the greens were still in good shape and rolled well. This course is not one that you would want to walk as the holes are spread out, but was a joy playing with a cart.
Will be returning hopefully when the course is drier.
Target Golf with great views
Accuracy is definitely a plus when playing this course.
Great water views with equally tough closing holes on the front and back nine. Your skills will be tested and risk vs. reward plays a big role in scoring at this course.
Course still great
Even though greens were just pinched they putted pretty true kudos to maintenance crews
Exceptional Course
If you are looking for a challenging course that will make you want to come back over and over again, Rivers Edge is that course. The layout and backdrops of the course are beautiful and Arnie's Revenge (9th hole) will make even the best golfers struggle. The fairways were crisp and the greens were perfect. Everything you could ask for from a course and even the price was not outrageous when using Golf Now.
Arnie would be mad
I have been playing this course since it opened in 1999/2000 and been playing every third year when I vacation in the area. As noted in a previous review, the "sand traps", were not what you expect from a premium signature course. Sand was non-existent, even grass trying to grow in the dirt. The Tee-Boxes were in the worse shape of the 6 courses that were played this week. With primarily sand in about a quarter of the tee-boxes. The on-course staff/starter contributed to an altercation with a member that I was paired with. The starter inserted a foursome in front of us, prior to our tee time, and then the two "members" starting arguing right on the first tee. Very embarrassing!! At this point I do not recommend playing this course
Good Layout, Poorly maintained
Had no problem with the layout---required some accurate distance control, some forced carries.
However, the teeboxes, sand traps, and greens were in really bad shape. We were joking about how you really wanted to avoid the "bunkers" since it was such a ridiculous lie.
Also the teebox on #15 (par three over the Marsh) was entirely sand.
Staff was friendly, and some of the views were great.
What happened to this course???
What happend to this course since May 2016??? Clearly they stopped taking care of it! One positive is that it is one of the most beautiful pieces of land I've played golf on. The course...they completely gave up on it, the sand traps, grass has taken over where sand once was, the tee boxes had no grass, fairways were gone. Needless to say we were completely dissatisfied.
Great Time
Took longer than expected to get to the course. Booked on GN as a single and Arrived easily 20 minutes later than my tee time. tee times were booked solid and they still let me tee off as a single. Staff was well above par and the course was the best I've played yet. Challenging and well maintained. Had water coolers on like 5 tee boxes. last three holes ate me up good but was for sure worth the view. With out a doubt will be coming back!!!
Excellent for the price
First round of the season. Down here on vacation. Tee time was early afternoon so basically had the course to myself. Course was aerated days prior but still very playable.
As always the course was in good shape! Some of the downhillers where fast. Greens great!!
River's Edge...A tale of fun and frustration
Have played course a couple times now but first time with wives in tow. Course name is warning of where you don't want to place your shots. Lots of trouble lurking if you get off the fairways so be forewarned. Arnie's Revenge, (9th hole) can make even the best player pull out their hair, especially if the wind is up. Beautiful course that will challenge you on almost every hole. Got a great deal on GolNow that helped fund the lost ball bank...ha ha.
Excellent Layout, Beautiful Scenery, Challenging Course
One of the best layouts in the area with AMAZING scenery. Worth every penny! I will say that the greens roll slow but they can only cut them so low during the summer months. This course demands pin-point shot placement and if your wedge game isn't up to par, it could be a long day for you. You can fly the ball right at the flag and it will generally settle. I will say that if you are in the fairway, you can put a good bit of spin on the ball. For the long ball hitters, you can get to the par 5's in 2, especially #17. The staff were all knowledgable and extremely friendly. This course is a well-oiled machine. Thanks to everyone at River's Edge for a wonder golf outing.
Beauty on coast
Great layout that needs some major work on the tee boxes. Greens rolled true were on the slow side.
Very Enjoyable and Beautiful Course
I've played this course a few times, and always have a great time. Not a hard course, but plenty of trouble to make it a real challenge.......it rewards good shots, and good decisions. Don't try to overpower the course, try to outsmart it. Hit the right club to the right spot and you'll have a chance for a great score (or at least a great hole!). Lots of beauty....enjoy the scenery on and around the course.
Great layout
Played this course several times and is always in great condition. Beautiful layout along the river. Some very challenging holes and some are easier. It is a course my group loves to play every time we visit the Myrtle Beach area.
Great Lay Out
You will want to play this course again, either to play the right tees for your skill level or to just enjoy the challenge and the topography. Every single hole has something that holds your attention and as you walk off each green and look back to the tee you will appreciate the vision that 'Arnie' possessed when he designed this masterpiece. Conditions on the day I played were not 5/5 but where as on most other courses that would have been irritating, it did not detract one little bit from my enjoyment or my desire to keep returning to play here.
The Woes of a First Time Player
We found that most of the hazards were not marked. The course was in a general state of disrepair. The greens were not particularly well kept. The cart we had was in quite bad repair. There was a strange noise coming from the rear wheel. The bunkers were in very bad shape. They had not been prepared for the day.