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River Bend Golf Club
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River Bend Golf Club combines some of the most unique play in the area with a course designed to provide an exciting golfing experience for players of all levels. Beautiful oak trees and meandering streams give the golf course its character, with elevation changes, multi-tiered greens and challenging areas of forced carry-including water features-and areas of forced lay-up in a links-style course, especially on the front 9. The back 9 is a more traditional golf course. All of this combined with the Texas wind makes River Bend a formidable challenge for even scratch golfers. It's one of the only only true links courses in south Texas. The staff is super and the course is very affordable. River Bend Golf Club has a unique practice facility that features an aqua range with an island green. A large putting green makes the Maverick a super practice area.
Distance: About 33 miles southeast of downtown San Antonio and worth the trip. Take Rt 181 from the Southeast side of San Antonio. Located off the 181 business loop (4th street here in the city), coming north or south off Highway 181. The loop runs north and south, like Highway 181, and runs about 1/2 mile west of it. The course and facilities are located in the Avalon Subdivision.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7030 yards | 72.8 | 129 |
| White | 72 | 6583 yards | 70.9 | 122 |
| Silver | 72 | 6264 yards | 69.4 | 119 |
| Copper | 72 | 5868 yards | 67.2 | 111 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 5868 yards | 73.5 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5247 yards | 69.8 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.1/128 | 409 | 248 | 557 | 467 | 292 | 524 | 410 | 190 | 485 | 3582 | 455 | 511 | 421 | 185 | 330 | 575 | 348 | 194 | 429 | 3448 | 7030 |
| White M: 71.5/120 | 378 | 176 | 520 | 438 | 274 | 501 | 377 | 177 | 456 | 3297 | 428 | 467 | 416 | 175 | 318 | 555 | 332 | 184 | 411 | 3286 | 6583 |
| Silver M: 70.2/116 | 367 | 159 | 532 | 400 | 267 | 483 | 351 | 169 | 416 | 3144 | 409 | 443 | 405 | 162 | 291 | 536 | 316 | 165 | 393 | 3120 | 6264 |
| Copper M: 68.0/111 W: 73.9/124 | 335 | 140 | 514 | 379 | 257 | 468 | 302 | 159 | 393 | 2947 | 366 | 426 | 381 | 153 | 272 | 481 | 307 | 162 | 373 | 2921 | 5868 |
| Red M: 65.1/106 W: 70.4/117 | 295 | 109 | 454 | 365 | 242 | 430 | 275 | 146 | 356 | 2672 | 342 | 355 | 350 | 122 | 249 | 420 | 300 | 132 | 305 | 2575 | 5247 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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a little out in the country
This course is a little out in the country of San Antonio but to our surprise the course was in pretty good shape. The drive of 40 minuets was worth it and the price was good. the staff was friendly and will go back to play again.
Upgraded
Over the past few years of visiting this course there have been many improvements. Cart paths around Clubhouse and Lew's restaurant are new which ties the driving range and practice green quite nicely. Currently clearing out brush surrounding a few fairways. One of the best kept courses in South Texas. Great bang for the buck!
Course places a premium on approach shots.
February is tough on courses in Texas. Greens did not disappoint. In fact, greens were great! Fairways good. Sand traps needed some work but playable.
Worth the Drive
The fairways were dormant and wet, but that didn't affect the wonderful round of golf. River Bend was an excellent choice for the day and the layout was fun and challenging at times. The greens were in immaculate shape and the I would definitely return. Only drawback was the friendliness of person checking our group in that morning... he was not the most friendly person I've dealt with and they didn't have any food to buy. Next time I play, I'll take food with me.
The value for this course was well worth the hour drive over to play.
Fun layout, close to South San Antonio
Fairways are mostly wide open, several short par 4s, a couple moderate length. Numerous bunkers but don't cause too much trouble. Greens could have been mowed shorter......were a bit slow. Overall a fun layout and got a good rate on golf now. Would definitely recommend and play again.
Not the same course
I have been playing this course since it opened and I must say it's not the same course that I've played even last year. The guy at the clubhouse wanted me to start my round as soon as I could because there was a "tournament" about to start. I suggest that there be some kind of advisement that a tournament is scheduled for the day, so you can schedule your tee time accordingly. The "tournament" was just a large group, so I eventually caught up to them and the round dramatically slowed down. So I only played 9 holes and went home, even though I payed for 18. The course conditions were not as good as I remember. Knee high weeds and big rocks in the bunkers. Big overgrown weeds overhanging on the cart paths. Won't be going back anytime soon unless I hear course conditions have improved. Very disappointed.
Large greens that are always in great shape.
This is a hidden gem tucked away just south of San Antonio. It is definately worth the half hour drive from downtown.
Great small town course
Great small town course. The course was in good shape
Workers on Course
Unforunately most workers on course left flags out, pulled them right before shot and kept cutting grass while I was playing. I had to dodge sprinklers as well.
This has not happened before. Great course. Not sure why they didnt close course...
check this course out.
The course was in great condition, especially the greens. There are some really challenging holes.
Nice track!
Everything about the course is good. Not great but overall very good. The driving range had nothing but weeds. The practice putting greens were lightning fast but the course was putting very slow. The track was interesting but seemed to need more. Will definitely go back
Always enjoy playing this course
This is a very good golf course. Interesting layout with some challenging holes that require precise shots if you want to score. Course is in good condition from tee to green. Friendly staff. The fact that it is located in sort of an isolated place is what I like the most. It is very quiet and relaxing out there all the time.
It's got teeth
Nice layout, greens a bit slow (due to all the recent rain/flooding), well maintained and in great shape overall. Reasonable drive from San Antonio and well worth a visit!
Overrated unless you live nearby
I went because of the high reviews (hour drive). It's not that it's a bad course, just a lot of questionable unkept areas, especially tee boxes, weeds in the middle of the fairway, greens are slow, etc. Will I go back? Doubtful.
Challenging, Fun & Beautiful
The fairways and greens in great shape. This course is definitely not boring. Loved the whole experience. Would definitely recommend.
Great deal
14 bucks couldn't beat the price including cart. Strong winds make it a tough course but it's fun to play
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Well as a member of the course maintenance team on the weekends, we appreciate the review.