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231 Reviews (231)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
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4.5
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4.6
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Course Highlights
Beaufort Club's expansive layout features abundant water hazards, risk-reward decisions, and rare bent-grass greens that consistently impress visiting golfers. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course a top pick for coastal Carolina golf.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7210 yards
Slope 143
Rating 74.5

Formerly known as North River Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Moore (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Lounge, Lockers, Playground

Available Activities

Swimming

Available Sports

Volleyball

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Reviews

4.5
231 Reviews (231)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 23
Bunkers 22
Forced Carries 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 15
Locals 13
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 21

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

staff unfriendly

Great golf course staff unfriendly and deceiveful.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hidden gem.

This course calls for your best shots from tee to green. If you are striking the ball well, you will be rewarded; and if you're not, the course does what it should do, punishes you! Beautiful greens, perfect actually. Nice speed, true to the line and consistent throughout the course. First time in a while where I used every club in my bag, not because I wanted to, but I had to. If you're in Coastal NC and have not played North River, what are you waiting for!

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

Definitely play this course again!

Other than the bunkers needing some work, the course was in excellent condition. Course will make you think about placement but still "user friendly". Not many trees to get you in trouble but be careful of the water that runs along most of the fairways. Bring an extra ball or two :)

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice

Great course, tee to green with lots of water. Bunkers were not in the best shape, hard pack and dirty but easy to get out. You do not want to walk this course, long way between holes. Will play again next time in the area

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

Great Course

This was a great course to play. Lots of water. The greens were in great shape. The only drawback, was most of the bunkers were unplayable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course!

Greens maintained and ball would stick. Fairways were nice. Course built like a beach, lots of sand and water. Will be back!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice course

Course was in good shape. Greens were fast and true. Bunkers need some sand in the bunkers Played from the tips, made for a great variety of shots. Layout was a little tricky. Look forward to playing it again

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is worth the visit to Beaufort

This course was in good shape. Greens were excellent - rolled true to the putt. Fairways were good. Tee boxes were in great shape. Bunkers were wet in some spots and made it tough if you were in the center of em. Range tee box was in good shape as well. Putting green was true to course greens also. Would definitely recommend this course to others. Will go back and play it next time Im in town.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

loved the layout

Clubhouse is a work in progress, but carts are new and clean. Staff was extremely friendly. We played late afternoon, and a staff member came to our car after our round and informed us of quality restaurants and other sites in the area. As for the course...wow. We played on a rainy, windy afternoon, but still marveled at the course conditions. The greens were the most enjoyble part. They held iron shots, and rolled true, even some putts the length of the green. Only here for a wk, but will be sure to return, especially at the price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition and a super challenge

Staff was very friendly. Great rates with GolfNow. Very-Very Long course, you'll need a cart. greens in super shape. a diamond in the rough. A bit out of the way, but worth the drive.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So much potential

This is one of the best layouts I have ever played. Each hole is unique, with expansive views on every shot. Unfortunately, there a definite lack of maintenance (probably due to lack of play). The greens, fairways, and tee boxes were all in great shape, but the majority of the bunkers were in really rough shape. I hope this gets taken care of and I hope this course survives because it would be a shame to let such a great layout go to waste.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good Layout, Lack of Maintenance

One of the best layouts I have ever played, but it was clear the course needed some work. The greens, fairways, and tee boxes were very well kept but weeds were around and in the bunkers, all of the waste bunkers had been taken over by weeds, and every green side and fairway bunker had little to no sand in them. This course had great potential, but needs a little work. Would definitely play again.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

sand please!

clubhouse restroom was outside in a fancy port-a-potty...
great tees, fairways, greens but no sand in the many many many bunkers... could be an outstanding course! several great holes! just add sand please!

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value, cool breeze in afternoon

This is a great deal. The greens are well maintained, tons of water. The bunkers seem unfinished but this is well worth the trip. Not much rough but the winds are a challenge. There are few amenities at this point but overall a great deal. Going back today! Shocked that it isn't busier.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

So good I played again

After playing a round on Tuesday at North River, I went back on golfnow and got a tee time for Thursday. The course is great and for 17 bucks you aren't going to find a better value. We played both rounds from the black tees and it is a brute. If you are looking for a challenging round on a great layout play North River.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the price

The course was in good condition for the area. The greens were really smooth and everything else was well kept. No real complaints, other than a few thin fairways. Cant beat it for 18 dollars.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

See/Play it one time but...

At the end of the day my Son & I figured the 40 mph gust + 12 Stimp meter greens were just to much for us to handle. It is a beautiful layout that eats acres of land (largest spread I have ever played) and the Golf-Now price was just right for the beating we took however we will only see it again as a memory because even if the winds were calm it would be hard for a 10 hcp to keep it under 95. My goal was 4 pars...had 1 (A wicked par 3)...but did have 4-5 more putts at it but could not keep the ball online with the winds.

Shout out to GolfNow though because we would not have experienced this course at the rack rate and for better or worse we can at least say we have played it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wide open with many bunkers..

Lots of sand traps. Pretty open, few mature trees, great breeze.
Courteous staff, good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the Drive

I've played this course several times, and the length, water hazards, and constant prevailing wind make it one of the toughest I've ever played. There is ample room off the tee, but water on every hole (yes, EVERY hole) and winding fairways puts a premium on course knowledge and strategy. The wind will make it difficult to reach a couple of the holes into the wind in regulation, but those shots can be made up on the downwind holes. This course doesn't get a lot of play because of its location and lack of residential growth north of Beaufort. I think it's been tough for them to keep the fairways and bunkers in tip top shape because of this. However, I am continually impressed with how they are able to keep such pristine bentgrass greens so close to the coast. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course to anyone visiting the area.....and make sure to get a yardage guide!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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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

Great Layout! Best course at crystal coas!

Great Layout! Best course at crystal coast! Can't beat it for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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