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River Oaks Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-maintained layout make this Cook County course a strong value for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable round. Recent improvements to course conditions have impressed returning players, with fairways and greens consistently drawing praise.
About
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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| 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 |
Scorecard for River Oaks
Metrics:
| 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 |
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
SnacksAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #5)
Reviews
4.0
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
I was amazed on the course condition since we haven't had any rain. Our was obvious the whole course is watered. Great job river Oaks
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Fun Course to play
Challenging and fun course to play. It was in good shape and the pace was very good . I try to play there 3/4 times per year and always have a good time.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 09/10/2022
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
some fairway work needed, Greens in great shape
Had not played this course in several years because it was not in good shape the last time I played it. This time , overall, it was much improved. We were very pleased.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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