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River Bend Resort & Country Club
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Set along the Rio Grande River, this is a scenic course with spectacular views. The front nine was built in 1987, and the back nine followed in 1992. The highlight of the course is what is perhaps the longest water hazard in Texas, the Rio Grande River, which flows along holes 5 through 13 on the left side of the fairway.
Narrow fairways and grass bunkers make the course tough, especially when the wind is howling, as it is tough to hit the small, firm greens. Water is everywhere. No. 14 is the only hole without water. The par 3 17th hole, with its island greens, headlines a series of demanding par 3 holes. The last hole plays 434 yards into the wind and has out-of-bounds on either side of the fairway.
Getting there : From Harlingen take Hwy. 77 south. When you come to Hwy. 802 turn right, then continue until you reach Hwy 281. Turn right again and drive approximately 2.5 miles to the course
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Conditions3.7
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Value4.3
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Layout4.4
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Friendliness4.6
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Pace4.1
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Amenities3.9
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Photo submitted by u314162228744 on 06/06/2026
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Photo submitted by gdUGX2CPU03XEKvqc4dN on 05/10/2026
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Photo submitted by u000005879093 on 02/26/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162228744 on 10/20/2024
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Hole 17 Par 3 Island Photo submitted by u314163720430 on 07/22/2023
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Photo submitted by u314163642803 on 01/14/2023
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Riverbend @ BRO TX Photo submitted by Ruben8774075 on 01/03/2023
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Golfer Reviews
Great golf course
Riverbend is an amazing golf course. It is well taken care of and and has excellent staff. It also has amazing scenery of the Rio Grande River along the golf course.
Good golf course
This is a great golf course if you want a challenge. Water hazards are everywhere so bring plenty of golf balls lol.
Greens are getting better but need to be punched which I understand has already been scheduled for middle of next month. Fairways are playable but more water on them result in a tremendous benefit. Course is in an over 55 age neighborhood so wishing for fewer “older couples” being out there is a wasted wish however a more active Ranger program would help. Too many times I see entire 4-somes all go to one ball together then after that player hits they all go to the second ball and so on....really slows down play. I know it a social game but...
Probably the best in the area
Even after just getting through the worse of the area’s winter ( this is south Texas after all) the course was in decent shape and the greens rolled true even if they did look a little rough. Good layout with some challenging holes mixed in with some shortish birdieable ones. Pace was enjoyable and walking was allowed although I didn’t see many people doing so. Situated among an age restricted (over 55) RV, park model and garden home community that caters primarily to the “Winter Texans” there a very nice mix of short, tight holes with longer holes doglegging both left and right. Greens were relatively flat but had some subtle movement. Several holes played right next to the Rio Grande.
Beautiful course
Golf Now coupon applied. Greens were in much better condition considering we had a freeze the week before.
