Riverwood Golf Club - Riverview/Meadowlands Course

It has been a few years since I last played Riverwood, and we decided to give it a shot. I've always liked the layout of this course. Good drives are rewarded and there are quite a few holes that make you think about your shot selection. Smart placement of water, trees, and bunkers, and while there are houses on the course, they are out of the way.

The greens are in absolutely terrible condition. They were very heavily sanded, diseased, and damaged. If you're looking for greens that roll true and a solid round, do not play here right now. There was diseased spots in the fairway as well, but they were in average condition. There were also multiple tee boxes closed with artificial tee boxes in place. I would assume this is temporary, but the artificial tees had obviously been there for quite some time.

I found the clubhouse staff to be rude. We also had to wait for the groundskeepers to stop mowing to tee off; he mowed the entire fairway before moving aside for us to play.

There are better courses for less money in Clayton who welcome your business, and a ton of better options in and around Raleigh.

First, the GolfNow information said that range balls were included, but the range was closed, and not noted in the description. The course is in very poor condition for this time of year. The greens look like they are in the process of being killed before being replaced, but I was informed they are not being replaced. There are extensive brown patches on every hole, shaggy t-boxes, bare spots and artificial grass tees on a couple of par 3's because the boxes are in such bad shape. The greens are really bad, many sections that have almost no grass, and they are rough. The balls do hold on the greens, but that is about the only positive thing to say.

I like the layout, it could be a very nice course, but the lack of upkeep means you can find far better values at other places.

If this is truly the best-maintained Fred Smith course, I will not be playing any of the others.

Great value! Would definitely play again. Staff went out of their way to be helpful.

RiverWood is coming around with the warm weather. The fairways are still a little thin but rough is filling in. Greens are on the quick side. Overall, this is the best condition of any of the Fred Smith courses. Should be in good condition with a little rain/heat by June.

Fairways tee box in bad condition greens very fast maybe needs time for grass to grow in

My golf group has played 4 different courses a month for years. Riverwood appeared back on Golfnow so we had to see it again. They seemed to be off Golfnow for a few years, but I must say this course looked and played excellent and is back in our monthly rotation. The greens were flawless, and everything else was in order and good shape although winter dormant. The clubhouse is older, but the views from the top of the hill at the clubhouse are spectacular. Check-in was seamless, as the golf professionals on duty were very friendly and helpful. The young man who checked us in-Bryson, explained the history of the course and then led us outside to show the layout and where to go for everything. From there it was driving range (great facility), short game area, and lightning quick putting green which got us ready for the course. Pace of play was super as our foursome played our normal 3.5 hours. The rates are the lowest for a course of this caliber we have ever played. $30 on weekdays and $45 on weekends before 1pm!! This course could be charging $75 a round on the weekend based on overall experience. Although there was no restarunt (just a basic snack bar), the other 5-star ratings speak for themselves . This course is back in a big way. It was a great experience years ago, but now back on Golfnow I can confirm this is the best value in the entire triangle.

I played this beautiful 27 hole golf course for the first time ever the other day. I fell in love with it tough but fair, the greens were fast and great shape. The golf staff inside were amazing and were very friendly. At the end of the day i end up signing up for a membership which includes four golf course, unlimited range balls,and no cart fee for only $211. That is a steal for how nice this golf course is. Everyone should go out and try this golf course and the rates are a great price for the quality of this course. highly recommended

First time I've played this course in around 12 years. Not sure the Meadows nine was there when I played back then. The .layout on the Meadows is a little bit tricked out but interesting!

Deer Run nine is more traditional and straight forward . Greens and fairways are in good shape. Cart paths need to be redone .

I've been playing this course for 8 years and never get tired of it. The course has 27 holes. This helps the pace of play and keeps the course from being over played. I really like the Champion Bermuda greens. Large practice green, large range with newer balls and good short game practice area.

Played this course with my son who lives nearby in Garner, NC. First time for this course. Found the course to be in great shape from tee to green. You can see Pete Dye's influence on Riverwood as his protege, David Postlewaite, designed it. Many holes are a little tricky if you haven't played them before. The staff were very friendly and the rates are great. I would recommend this course to anyone staying in the Raleigh area.

Course was in great condition and the challenge from back tees on River to Deer is high..The deer 9 holes from back tees is as good a 9 hole challenge as I have ever seen and that included places like Torrey Pines, Spanish Bay ect. over 3740 yards.

Only paid $20 to play on a Monday, great value and a fun course to play.

There is sufficient challenge here for any level golfer. I thoroughly enjoyed the layout and the great golf holes on this course.

Very maintained course greens are awesome Everything about the course is wonderful from pro shop to the concession area Had a wonderful day filled with great golf and wonderful people I would go back anytime and play

Nice course. Friendly staff. I am working in Raleigh for 5 weeks so I decided to try it out. Only about a 25 minute drive and well worth it! I'll definitely play it again over the next few weeks.

Overall course is okay at best. Greens are to fast for pins. Should slow them down a bit. I am a 3 handicap and like fast greens, however, these are like a 13-14 with the pins. Also, they are not receptive to short irons.