River Oaks GC
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4.2
787 Reviews (787)
5 Stars
278
4 Stars
366
3 Stars
98
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
93.1%
Recommend this course
713 out of 787 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
92.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 25 reviews
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4.2
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
95.0%
Recommend this course
38 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
River Oaks consistently delivers well-maintained fairways, smooth greens, and a thoughtfully designed layout that rewards smart target selection. Friendly staff and a reliably quick pace of play make this a strong value for golfers in the area.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6467 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.9
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Greens Blue Grass

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.2
787 Reviews (787)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 8
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Water Hazards 26
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Seniors 25
Walkers 25
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
Near the Airport 6

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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I've played here over the last month, and play 18, 36, 18, 27, and 18 today. From the first 18 to today's 18 the course has slowly gotten really nice and close to great. They're working hard fixing the issues from the flooding. Greens have been better every time too. It's not perfect greens yet but more then worth the money. I plan on coming back many times again. Plumas has always been my home course and I love it, but this might be my new home course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/23/2018

Thank you for your comment, River Oaks appreciates you coming out and enjoying all we have to offer. We are grateful for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is coming back to shape. The greens were in horrible shape, but now they have been sanded and are like any course with sanded greens. I expect the greens to be in great shape in a few weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/23/2018

Thank you for your comment, River Oaks appreciates you coming out and enjoying all we have to offer. We are grateful for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Greens

The greens are recovering after major flooding. They have a way to go but the improvement is notable.

By late spring i believe they will be in good shape. Right now they are bumpy and have some strange grass in spots.

Other than the greens we played after three days of very heavy rain and did not find a puddle or wet spot on the course. Drainage was excellent.

The staff is terrific.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/23/2018

Thank you for your comment, River Oaks appreciates you coming out and enjoying all we have to offer. We are grateful for your feedback. The greens have made vast improvements this year and we will continue to work hard and diligently to make your experience here better than the last.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

HORRIBLE GREENS

Having played this course several times over the past 2 years, I was shocked at how BAD the greens were. It was worse than playing on Punched greens. Very disappointed in the condition of the course. Enjoyed the sunshine and fast pace of play...I wont play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/23/2018

Thank you for your comment. We are grateful for your feedback. We have come a long way this year and hope you will come see all the changes we have made to make your golfing experience a great one.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for a great rate

The greens are still recovering from the course being closed for months. Overall good course, nice open fairways and a lot of fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/23/2018

Thank you for your comment, River Oaks appreciates you coming out and enjoying all we have to offer. We are grateful for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Give it time!

The greens are in pretty rough shape as they nurse them back to health. But it's a nice layout and a good value with the reduced rates. Will be nice when the greens get back in shape for putting. For now, just assume the ball isn't going to roll true and deal with it.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/23/2018

Thank you for your comment, River Oaks appreciates you coming out and enjoying all we have to offer. We are grateful for your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast pace of play, heap greens fees

Great course lay out, pace of play was great. The greens suck. I guess it was under water for while due to the heavy rains and flooding last year.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting better every day

Played course in Nov. 2017 and greens were really bad. Played yesterday and they were greatly improved, but still need warmer temps so bare spots will grow in. As long as company keeps it current price point then there is value in playing River Oaks. The layout is good and a fair test of your game. The tee boxes are great as you can pick what yardage you want to challenge yourself. The course is very enjoyable for women. I hope the ownership can survive the current down trend in golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Perfect but on its way...

Ok, I get it, this course has ways to go before I can give it four or five stars but it should get there very soon. The biggest and really the only major problem is the condition of the greens. A times it’s like putting over washboard. My partner and I just agreed on a two put maximum and just had fun. It’s my understanding the course recently reopened after being closed for several months during a change in ownership. The new owners seem committed to getting the course back in top condition as soon as possible. I like this course and would recommend to anyone in the condition it’s in right now but if you can’t stand to play a track that isn’t four or five stars just give it a few months.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Try it

Beautiful surroundings and easy to follow course. The drought has not been friendly to the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tucked away gem

Good to see River Oaks back and running at full speed ,greens need improvement ,but assured they are working on them. Playing course is like going back in time to area that reminds me of my youth. John the manager is always friendly and accomodating. See you in Nicklaus you will like it.

Lincoln dave

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Country golf

Reviewed before. Course closed for awhile ,reopened and is progressing nicely. Good course surrounded by ranch land . Great practice facility . A rural gem.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

No grasses in the fairways you can't tell which fairways or which rough. The greens are half with dried patches.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens need help!

We have played here many times and love it. We can’t really complain for Golf now price we paid so this is more of a FYI.

The greens are all suffering some sort of a invasive rot or?? Putting was a challenge Ball was bouncing all over. Hope they can get it fixed soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun course

Have played this course a hundred times. I love it, but unfortunately, since last years floods, the course has had a hard time recovering. Fairways, great. Greens, need a lot of help, but for the price, worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course has many many good features several narrow fairways.

I haven’t played here in several years. The maturing trees is turning the front side into a classic tree lined 9 holes. The fairways are looking really good. The elimination of the split rail fences and ob on the right side of #10 &#13 USA good thing. The greens are a work in progress, a lot of either invasive grass or dormant Bermuda. Bottom line course is looking good, Greens need work. It is a fun course to play

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