Rivers Edge GC
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4.7
229 Reviews (229)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
74
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
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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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
88.9%
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8 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
10 Reviews (10)
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4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.0%
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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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Reviews

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course still great

Even though greens were just pinched they putted pretty true kudos to maintenance crews

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/12/2017:
Hello Chris, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Rivers Edge Golf Club and for the 3 star review. We are sorry to hear that the course may not have been in the best shape when you played. We are also sorry to hear that you did not have a great experience with our staff. Your loyalty to our golf course over the past years is greatly appreciated and we will take this feedback to make improvements. We hope you give us the chance to earn your business again soon in the Myrtle Beach area.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/10/2017:
Hi Stephen, thank you for taking the time to review our course. We are sorry to hear that we missed the mark on the course conditions. However, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the pace of play and layout. Your experience has been noted and will be used to make necessary improvements. We hope that you will give us the chance to earn your business again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/05/2017:
Hello Brian, thank you for taking the time to review Rivers Edge Golf Club in the Myrtle Beach area. We are sorry to hear that you may not have enjoyed the current course conditions when you played, but we do appreciate that you still think the course layout is beautiful. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we hope you will see an improvement for your next round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hello Nicholas, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course, we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed our course layout and pace of play. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

As always the course was in good shape! Some of the downhillers where fast. Greens great!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Beauty on coast

Great layout that needs some major work on the tee boxes. Greens rolled true were on the slow side.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 04/13/2017:
Hello Glenna, thank you for taking the time to write a review about our course. We are sorry for the course conditions but we are glad you enjoyed our pace of play. Thank you for your business and we hope to see you again soon.
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