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4.0
245 Reviews (245)
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
89.1%
Recommend this course
185 out of 245 reviews
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4.1
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.1%
Recommend this course
34 out of 35 reviews
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4.2
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.9%
Recommend this course
37 out of 39 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 5952 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.3
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River Oaks Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1968)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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4.0
245 Reviews (245)
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Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A delightful Forest Preserve course

First time playing here though I played only the front nine - it was a great experience. The checkin process was very simple and easy. The pace of play was very good - I finished the nine in less than 2 hours in spite of being held up by a slow single initially. The course was in excellent shape - fairways were well defined from the rough, very challenging greens that were often well protected by bunkers, plenty of water to enforce precise and strategic shot making. But many tee boxes seem worn down offering no clean place to tee up. And the fairways often ran a lot - you got extra distance with the roll but it made the shot unpredictable because of the extra roll (I had instances of shots going through the fairways into the rough ). But, overall, this is a course I will come back to play - hopefully the full 18. It is a good value and a very nice place to get in a good round - one that asks to use all the clubs in the bag, at least for me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good stuff

The greens were soft in approach but very challenging due to slope a fast speed. There is a lot off water in play. Had a lot of fun playing this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Worth the money

The fairways are rock hard with little grass and a lot of geese poop.. but having said that all they need is some water and back to good. Finally the greens are very tricky with great pin placement! Will add it to the courses I play switch between!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

enjoyed a perfect day

Labor Day 2024 brought us perfect golf weather, and we did not waste it. An online hot deal gave a us a good price to play in the afternoon at River Oaks. It's a little out of our driving range, but we enjoyed the ride and the round.

The water hazards make it challenging, and we stayed out of most of them. The many geese and some other water fowl added to the scenic beauty. The fairways were hard but adequately maintained, and the greens were fast for a FPD course. Our only complaint is with the bunkers. The sand was like concrete, and we did not see a bunker rake all day.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You get what you pay for

I always love Riveks. The price is always right. The greens are tough. The course is in good shape. You’re not getting the best course in Chicago you’re getting the most affordable and it’s pretty well taken care of. The people are friendly, the course is challenging. There’s some goose poop you gotta watch out for. Other than that I’m a big fan.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyed the round!

Starter was super cool and courteous! My friends and I had an enjoyable round of golf. Please consider a beverage cart. It would be a welcome service.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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