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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
78.6%
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3.6
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
69.6%
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3.6
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 6957 yards
Slope 132
Rating 74.4

Riverside Golf Club is appropriately named. The course sits in a floodplain along the Trinity River with water in play on seemingly every hole. This is a combination links-style/traditional layout that is surprisingly difficult for a municipal course. Great holes abound on the Roger Packard layout, which requires the rare combination of length and accuracy when playing from the tips.

Holes 4-6 offer one of the better stretches of golf, starting with a 462-yard par 4 that is cut in the landing area by pesky fairway bunkers, and features a long approach into an elevated green that is surrounded by water and slopes back-to-front. Club down on no. 4 because leaving it short still offers the chance for an up-and-down. No. 5 is a good par 3, especially from the middle tees where it generally plays as a short iron. Watch for the front pin placement, which can leave you with a long downhill putt if the tee shot is too long. Water looms to the right but it takes a bad shank to dunk it in the drink. No. 6 goes 543 yards, doglegging left along the Trinity with water fronting the green. The tee shot must be long and straight, and anything too far right leaves a precarious second shot around the bend.

The back side is the more fun of the two, taking you through good combinations of holes that offer excellent birdie opportunities if you’re on your game. You'll need those birds when you come down the home stretch.

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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Golf Season Year round
Architect Roger Packard (1984) Dennis Wise (1984) Larry Packard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

3.8
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Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Day to Play The Front Nine Twice

The course was fun, and the greens were okay, though a bit roughed up with splotches in places. None the less, they still rolled true. The layout is both fun and challenging.

The only bad part was thet there was some sort of high school tournamant going on, and they had definitely overbooked the groups that were to follow the tournament. I had even let a few peole through so I could take my time, since they seemed to be in a hurry, and I know how frustrating slow play can be. That's one reason I had stopped playing here several years ago.

When I reached hole number 10, every group I had let through, as well as three others were all backed up at the tee box.---Seriously--5 groups at one tee box. The guy behind me, who had just finished the front nine saw me backing my cart up, and knowing what I was about to do, asked if I minded if he joined me. The two of us had a great run at the front none, without all the frustration of having to suffer through the glacial pace of play that was taking place ahead of us.

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

Good Course, high winds, near highway

Good layout and easy if playing whites. Recommend Blue or pace of play gets slow. Airplane noise and highway noise are constant. South wings makes 18th hardest Par4 in metroplex. Enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Need work

Only complaint is greens need work, the rest of the course a day layout is awesome and challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
3.0
First Time Playing

Single digest handicap

Decided to play this course since I am new to the area and it is close to my home. Played at 3:00 on a Monday. Started out as a single. Got behind a 4 some after three holes that would not let me through. Another single caught up to me and we paired up. We followed the foursome for another 5 holes and finally skipped a hole to get in front of them. At hole 14 got behind 2 fives somes and at this point just gave up and quit. Course was still in pretty rough shape with many bare spots especially around the greens.

Not blaming the course for the group not letting us play through, but two fivesomes back to back???

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

New Golfboards

I have played this course numerous times, but upon hearing they had Golfboards, I felt the need to test them out. Had a bit of previous experience with them so was able to fill out liability form and be granted access. I believe I was the first to use one at Riverside so I thought I would write a review to encourage everyone to go give them a shot. Was an absolute blast! Paid only $10 additional for use. I will definitely be back soon.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Great course conditions for the value. Excellent pace of play and fun layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play makes it hard to recommend

Course was in decent condition for the end of February but the pace of play, specifically the unwillingness of slower players to let our group play through, took some of the joy from the round. Waited on every shot for all 18 holes. There was no one in front of the four women for several holes but they would not let our threesome play through. Contacting the clubhouse was frustrating because they just sent a message through the gps system. No marshalls. Won't be going back anytime soon.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/20/2017

I want to thank you for taking the time to voice your frustration with your recent experience. I appreciate your time and feedback. Absolutely, you deserve to play a round of golf in a timely manner. Unfortunately, we do have some slower golfers visit our course on occasion. I am disappointed that Staff did not remedy the situation to your satisfaction and apologize for not taking care of things properly. I hope that you’ll give us another opportunity in the future and if you are agreeable, I would like the chance to discuss this further. Thank you – Jay 817.640.7800

Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A great buy for local course

If you play conservative and don't try to cut corners you shouldn't lose a ball, I lost 6 today. Had before noon tee off and finished 3:30, good for a Saturday. Staff was excellent and saw food cart every 3 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

slow play No starter too many twosomes slowing play

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/20/2017

I know how frustrating it can be when faced with slow play and I appreciate your bringing this to our attention. We have been a large amount of late afternoon play due to the great weather and our Twilight Rates. Totally agree that a Starter would help so we can pair the two-some into fours. Thank you again for your feedback and we do hope that you'll give us another chance. Jay

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bang for the buck

The guy who checked us in was kinda grumpy, certainly did not like his job, But I loved the course for what we paid. Lay out is great, greens were good. Sand had some rough patches and upkeep is minimal. But this was just a decent course that doesn't drain your pocketbook. I'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice TRACK

I needed to find a course with th ight rate and time this fit just right. playing from the middle tees it offers some good holes, just not my favorite place to play

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great value

Played Riverside a number of times. It is one of the best values in DFW. Number 18 into the south wind is one of the toughest holes around. Pace is generally good during the week. Teed off at 12:20 and played in a little less than 4 hours on a Friday.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/22/2017

We appreciate your feedback and kind comments. We do strive to provide a great experience at a good value to our guests.

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

RIVERSIDE

Very challenging course along the Trinity River... well designed and very enjoyable. Look forward to my next round. Cost is reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/22/2017

Thank you for the kind comments/review! Please come back soon

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Commented on 02/22/2017

Thank you for the kind comments. We look forward to your next visit to Riverside.

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Mostly dead grass. Green needed to be rolled

Agreed with

"Greens are fast, but need to be rolled ... Cart GPS had not been updated for the pin placements"

Winter dead greens, but bumpy so really needed to be rolled!

No cart girl today, on a Friday afternoon. Course was not crowded but could not get any drink or beer at the turn ( beverage station was not opened).

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/22/2017

We appreciate your feedback: Completely agree that the greens could be smoother. They have not actually gone fully dormant (which is unusual for winter) so, they are growing at irregular heights in some areas. We are now mowing the greens everyday so the smoothness should no longer be an issue. Due to the weather, it was a very slow day for us, so I did call off the Bev. Cart. On future trips, feel free to stop by the Clubhouse between 9 and 10 or, give us a call in Shop and we will be glad to run something out to you!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/22/2017

Thank you for the review - very much appreciated!

Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather

Great Course gone bad....

Booked a 2:40 tee time on Golf Now for as many holes as I could get in. No one working the 1'st tee so no control over the tee and the groups or on the course. Result was a 2.5 hour front nine. I've experienced worse, but didn't really need to - just no one managing the course or the tee sheet. Fairways are dormant, but relatively bare. Greens are fast, but need to be rolled. Pin placements today were hard to get at. Cart GPS had not been updated for the pin placements. Sand traps were not raked at all. This is still a great layout, but I don't see that much of an effort to maintain what was once an awesome layout. Sad, but for $21.65, it's worth the money....I guess.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 02/22/2017

Mr. Davis - I certainly appreciate your feedback and offer my sincere apologies for the less than great experience at Riverside. My name is Jay and I am the GM. Feel free to give me a call and we can discuss. Thank you 817.640.7800

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day

It was very windy but good day

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice Course - Very Underrated

A cold, blustery day for golf. I was one of the few brave souls who thought golf was a good idea. The course was in amazing shape! Tees, fairways and greens were fabulous. Bunkers could have used a little work, due to the recent rains, but overall I was very impressed. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and there were some good specials on clothing in the clubhouse. The grill was limited and the food selection was limited to hot dogs, chips and packaged snacks. Despite the weather, I had a wonderful day, and will be back soon!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Near the Airport

Very enjoyable course. Conditions were very wet from recent rains. It was cart trail only.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice track

Unfortunately had hackers in front playing from tips naturally. Too slow to really enjoy or get into a groove. Will try again...

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