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3.9
396 Reviews (396)
5 Stars
102
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
332 out of 396 reviews
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3.3
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
2.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
56.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 16 reviews
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3.8
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 32 reviews
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Course Highlights
The creative layout rewards smart shot-making with varied par 3s, reachable par 5s, and multiple drivable par 4s that keep rounds engaging. Friendly staff and outstanding value pricing make this small-town course a genuinely worthwhile booking.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7030 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.8

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.

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River Bend Golf Club - Floresville
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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Tidwarf Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
396 Reviews (396)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 8
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 8
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great small town course

Great small town course. The course was in good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

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...

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

check this course out.

The course was in great condition, especially the greens. There are some really challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging, Fun & Beautiful

The fairways and greens in great shape. This course is definitely not boring. Loved the whole experience. Would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal

14 bucks couldn't beat the price including cart. Strong winds make it a tough course but it's fun to play

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great value

I really enjoyed playing River Bend. I got a good deal on GolfNow. The drive took me almost an hour from Leon Valley, but it was worth it. The course was in good shape, especially the greens. They are very big and in really nice shape. Some spots in the fairways were a little hard. For the price, this course was a great value. I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Awesome Course, must play again!

The course is in an ideal condition, fairways and greens are excellent, and staff was amazing!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Really good value

Took advantage of the $10 hot deal to try this course for the first time. The score cards don't have the course mapped, and many tee box distance markers differed from the scorecard. Difficult to judge distance to carry hazards. Greens were all in great shape, no bare spots, but were a little slow. Grass in fairways was sparse in a few areas but generally good. A couple of par 4's were long, made more difficult with tight fairways off the tees. But fairways were hard with lots of roll.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A good day

My wife and I played this course for the first time, we are on vacation from Missouri.. The man behind the counter was very friendly to start our day. We played in 3.5 hours, and the pace was very good. It is in February so the course is dormant but the greens rolled well, and were soft enough to hold shots. It is pretty wide open links style so easy to hit fairways. There are two holes that should be marked as both require a lay up off of the tee. also my Sky Caddie did not register this course. All in all a great time!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Dry course makes for good 1st round

Course is not particularly tough, as there are not many traps but there are several holes where there are carry shots off the tee. The very dry conditions meant the ball rolls forever. Greens were well watered and in good condition. Great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awsome golf course: .

Great golf course; we had a great time good staff. We will be back soon....

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

winter conditions

The greens were in great shape for winter conditions.
Open areas with plenty of holes against the wind.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Value and worth the Drive

I enjoy playing this course when I have the opportunity. Great Value and nice layout. Play this course when you can. You won't be disappointed.Take the drive down to Floresville. After your round, stay for the Lew's Burger and a Drink.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

First Time River Bend

Just Avg Joe Golfer here.. Yes nice Place. I played on Nice Jan. day Winter Golf so the ground was hard and grass yellow Greens were green and fast. Open space so i only hit one tree when ball bounced off cart path.
A Happy Gilmore shot as it rolled up on green! I will play again here. The Driving range I did not use but you hit over water which was cool and I will go try. Saw a tennis Ct To I think

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course Rude Staff Member

I had a tee time for a single and when I came up to the counter to tell the staff member my GolfNow tee time he was kind of lost and confused. The club sent me an email confirming my time but the man kept saying I was another man. He was saying I was in the "such and such" group. I said OK. He looked at my printout and couldn't believe the great deal I got. He said that they won't be doing that anymore. They don't make any money on this deal. So what! I ended up playing alone and he said that I don't have to get paired up. I may or may not play w/other golfers.?? After being confused, I teed off alone. It was a good course. Long from the back tees, good soft greens. Wide open with trouble on a few holes, and length causing the main problem. I guess it was just too wet on the very tight fairways, as it played long. I was hitting from 200 yds out several times on Par 4s.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course,only played front 9, back 9 greens were getting aerated.

Nice course,wide open and well maintained. Staff very friendly, will return great deal for the $.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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