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4.2
424 Reviews (424)
5 Stars
220
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
94.2%
Recommend this course
394 out of 424 reviews
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4.3
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
34 out of 35 reviews
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4.3
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.6%
Recommend this course
56 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
Dragonfly Golf Club's highly rated layout consistently delivers an enjoyable round, with firm, fast greens and well-conditioned fairways impressing returning players. Friendly staff, a well-stocked pro shop with a kitchen, and solid value make this a course worth revisiting.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 73
Length 8073 yards
Slope 144
Rating 78.6

Formerly known as "Riverbend Golf Club".

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Baird (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed. NO CASH.
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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4.2
424 Reviews (424)
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Reviews 111
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
San Francisco Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

New owner = Dragonfly

The name change is not the only change happening here. The conditions were better than I can recall in recent years. There is a lot of money/time being invested to bring about the changes, as was evident in the heavy machinery working the course on a Saturday. The cost structure is above the normal Valley courses. This has always been a great design and with the renewed emphasis on conditioning and service, it is worth the price. This is a not a course for beginners or those struggling with their games.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

course was fine

Second time I booked a tee time from GolfNow for Riverbend, and the second time they didn't honor the golf cart fee that was stated on GolfNow. You should take the Riverbend course off from GolfNow!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A must play!

One of the best course in the central valley. This course will challenge your skills with water hazards and bunker locations. A beautiful course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great course if you get a deal

To start, I would never pay posted rates to play Riverbend. Having said that, compared to the other public and semi-private courses in the central valley, this is my favorite. Sure, the fairways were dormant during the winter and some of the greens were a bit soggy, but the challenge and layout are superior to most courses in the area. The practice area is pretty nice. The pro shop leaves A LOT to be desired and the snack bar isn't quite what you'd expect from a course like this, but overall, I keep going back. I've played it at least 5 times this year already and will keep going back as long as I can book on golfnow. com. The other poster's comment about them not honoring the stated cart rate is true. When you book for the walking rate, golfnow.com says a cart is additional $10 per player, but the course charges $15. I walk, so it doesn't matter to me, but that's something you should know if you want a cart.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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