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River Oaks Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 5952 yards | 69.3 | 119 |
| White | 72 | 5811 yards | 68.2 | 117 |
| Red | 72 | 5263 yards | 71.1 | 118 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 67.5/115 W: 72.6/125 | 386 | 319 | 172 | 498 | 389 | 157 | 307 | 447 | 398 | 3073 | 160 | 448 | 308 | 327 | 190 | 309 | 321 | 139 | 376 | 2578 | 5651 |
| White M: 66.6/113 W: 71.5/123 | 375 | 310 | 165 | 488 | 379 | 149 | 300 | 438 | 390 | 2994 | 152 | 438 | 303 | 321 | 180 | 302 | 315 | 133 | 371 | 2515 | 5509 |
| Red M: 65.0/109 W: 69.5/119 | 370 | 305 | 158 | 399 | 365 | 137 | 295 | 409 | 382 | 2820 | 133 | 278 | 203 | 314 | 120 | 296 | 309 | 125 | 364 | 2142 | 4962 |
| Handicap | 9 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 1 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
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Good course
Heavy rains from previous night did not affect fairways or greens.
Easy access from expressway.
Horrific
The rough had not been cut.About 4 or 5 inches in a lot of spots.I wish I could get a refund or credit for a future round.Lost several balls....several golfers were looking for balls in untreated rough.
Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear the rough length impacted your round at River Oaks. We experience challenges with rain and other environmental factors that can lead to holding back on our routine mowing patterns. We hope you will come back to play another round as the rough has recently been cut. We look forward to having the chance to provide you with a fun and enjoyable golf experience!
Needs a little time
For this early in the season, the course was in OK condition. It needs a little time to grow in after the winter. Greens were very receptive to good shots.
Nice Course!!!!
River Oaks Golf Course has a little of everything to challenge you. It has water, dog legs, moderate greens and some of the best par 3's around. I love this course based on price!!!!!!
Good cheap round of golf
For 24 bucks, not bad, course is in the best shape I've seen it in years.
flooded holes on course
Course should had been closed due to heavy rain the day before. Staff didn't inform us that several holes was flooded and unplayable.
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Course was still wet from rain a few days prior. Traps were rock hard and in need of more sand. Rough was kind of high and it was hard to find your ball. Tees, greens, and most of the fairways were in pretty good shape. The man in pro shop was very nice and welcoming. I am on a golf budget so this was what I consider a good value.
Short on staff
NOT ENOUGH STAFF! I couldn't get on the course on time. No one there to take care of confession.
A Real Dog Track
I worked at River Oaks as a teen, when the course was privately owned. It was short, but nice. Now that the park district has taken it over, it's still short but and absolute piece of garbage, a real dog track.
Waiting, Waiting, Waiting
The Course was too crowded, not enough carts. The carts are in bad shape. Fairways were not manicured. Had to search numerous times for balls in fairway under the tall grass.
Would not recommend
Although the staff was very friendly and a beautiful day for golfing, the course itself, organization of personnel and amenities are to be desired. Tee'd off 20 min past scheduled time and after first hole requested to wait for a 4-some to pass us as they were coming through and complained. The carts were extremely slow and could barely make any small inclines. Saw the beer cart once throughout entire 18 holes. Conditions of course were fair, at best and not clean. Overall experience was one of which we would not go back, regardless of the staff being nice and engaging.
great course to play
the fairways always kept in good condition...a few greens had spike marks but all in all a great 18 holes
Good value, water everywhere to make course challenging
Hard to beat the price for 18 holes with a cart. fairways could be a little nicer but it is a forest preserve course near the end of the season.
Great overall course for value.
Carts are older and could be upgraded. Bunkers could use some work, including adding sand instead of dirt.
Bad fairways
Greens are great. Staff was very friendly. The fairplays and cart path is horrific.
Course needs work
Course needs attention not a good value for the conditions. The course could benefit from having a ranger.
Great Course for the Price
Great Course for the Price. Gets packed at times and pace might be held up on weekends, but if you're playing at your leisure it is fantastic. Staff is extremely nice and welcoming.
For the price it was okay to play.
We had to wait for carts. Teed off 15 minutes late. Played behind a fivesome. Greens were bumpy and not rolling well.
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We are happy to hear you enjoyed your round at River Oaks, we look forward to having you play again soon!