Rivers Edge GC
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4.3
220 Reviews (220)
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.9
99.1%
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.5
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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.

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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4.3
220 Reviews (220)
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Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

The course is in great condition, with lush fairways and the greens are in good shape with very few pitchmarks. I didn't see any bare areas or weeds on the greens. The layout is spectacular, weaving its way through the marshes. Arnold Palmer really was a masterful designer and the course was a treat to play. The staff was over the top friendly too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

My second round at the course this month. Used my head and played 7 strokes better. Traps and tee boxes need some work but overall the course was in very good shape for early March.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Men liked , women not so much

we had 3 couples playing . The women thought the course had too many blind shots. The men thought the course was interesting and challenging.

We likd the front nine better. The back appeared to be an older course not as well cared for. The cartpaths on the back seemed in worse condition.

We were glad we came to play. The price was good .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course and friendly staff

The entire staff was friendly and welcoming. The pro shop staff, the waitress, the starter, and the cart attendant were very pleasant.

The greens were outstanding. The course forces you to use all of the clubs in your bag. The layout was excellent as well. Love the variety of holes and great scenery. A very fair, but demanding course. Worth the drive!

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

Great Golf Course with Beautiful Scenery

Course is in great shape, well maintained, challenging, and well laid out. Greens putt very true. The holes along the Shallotte River are very scenic, beautiful, and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great layout- some general maintenance issues need to improve to reflect the quality of this course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/09/2017:
Good afternoon Robert, thank you for the four star rating and feedback. We apologize for the maintenance issues you encountered during your round. Those will be looked into moving forward. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed the course layout, pace of play, and staff friendliness. Thank you for stopping by Rivers Edge Golf Course and we hope to see you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Very nice course. Challenging layout. Great condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/09/2017:
Hey Ray, thank you for the feedback and four star rating. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed our challenging course layout and course conditions. We hope to see you back again soon here at Rivers Edge Golf Course. Have a great day!
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Day

Enjoyed the round. Conditions were very good for this time of year. Greens excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Appreciate this course more each time that I play it.

The weather was coolish, low 50s and playing late in the pm was a test.

With Golf Now deal, it is probably among the best values in the Grand Strand area.

Will be back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Thank you John for the feedback and five star rating! We appreciate your business and are pleased to hear you enjoyed the value of your round. Thank you for stopping by Rivers Edge Golf Course and we look forward to having you back soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/01/2017:
Thank you Kwang-Woo Lee for the feedback and four star rating! We are happy to hear the course layout, staff friendliness, and value of your round was enjoyable for you! We are always looking for ways to improve the experience of our golfers and we hope to provide you with an even better round next time. Thank you for stopping by Rivers Edge Golf Course and we look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great course

Good condition; excellent greens; superb layout; bring extra balls!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 03/01/2017:
Thank you Ed for the feedback and five star rating! We are always excited to hear our golfers enjoyed their time with us. It sounds like the course conditions, course layout, and staff friendliness treated you well during your visit with us. We hope to make your next visit even better and provide you with your best round yet! Thank you for visiting Rivers Edge Golf Course and we look forward to having you back!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course

I found the course very challenging and at the same time very fun. We were paired with two members they were friendly and extremely helpful. I hope to play here again in the spring or summer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/01/2017:
Hi Eric, thank you for the feedback and five star rating! We are always happy to hear our golfers enjoyed their round with us! It is because golfers like you and the community around us that drives us to provide the best service and conditions possible. We hope to see you back again soon here at Rivers Edge Golf Course, have a great day!
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome!

There is not a single negative.....everything about Rivers Edge is awesome and top notch. The conditions in February were immaculate! Friendly staff at every point of contact. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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

Amazing views and course layout.

My golf buddy and I have played most of the high end courses in Myrtle Beach and this course has to rank right up there with them. Having been designed by "The King" himself puts it in the highest category. A lot of holes require a precise T-ball to put you in the prime location to go for the green. The layout and the views are worth the reasonable green fees alone. Especially the look down the 9th fairway to the green sitting out in the marsh waiting for your approach shot. It lives up to it's name, "Arnies Revenge". We had a great time being humbled by this great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Feb, 2017

This is the best course I've played in the Myrtle Beach area. The course challenges you in risk reward shot at many peninsula type green. Tee boxes, fairways, greens were in great shape. They only fall back were the bunkers. They were still damp from a past storm and some were not spun..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Very much enjoyed the layout of course and the greens. We played with a member so the directions off the tee were nicely layer out . The day was perfect and the company was an added bonus. I would definitely play the course again and may even do so again this trip. Armie did a great job and the club has a nice job maintaining. Fairways are very tightly cut, so not much grass under the ball, but very common for courses down here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A must play

Always an enjoyable experience. So many signature holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Arnies course

Great course. Holes 9 and 17 - extremely hard holes. Greens were great for January. Will play again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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