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4.1
603 Reviews (603)
5 Stars
237
4 Stars
229
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
85.8%
Recommend this course
503 out of 603 reviews
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4.6
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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4.0
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.6%
Recommend this course
38 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
River Bend stands out as one of the nicer nine-hole courses in the area, with well-kept conditions and a layout that offers a satisfying mix of challenges. Exceptionally friendly and attentive staff, combined with strong value for money, make each round a worthwhile outing.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3238 yards
Slope 126
Rating 35.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Year Round, weather permitting
Architect William J. Spear

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire is required at all times.
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Reviews

4.1
603 Reviews (603)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 9
Dinner 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Bunkers 13
Forced Carries 7
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 15
Locals 9
Walkers 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 15

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Reviews 3
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice and well maintained 9 holes

Great course and well maintained fairways and greens. Good for a quick 9 holes in the PM. Staff is friendly and even suggested strategies for some holes. Pace of play a little slow as tee times are every 9 min.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/15/2026:
We truly appreciate your support and kind rating. It's great to hear you had a positive experience, and our team looks forward to seeing you again for another round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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 month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Someone needs to watch the pace of play

I have been here many times and its usually a good course for those getting started into golf or those practicing their game. This past Sunday playing was one of the worst pace of play I have seen and the course did nothing about it (almost 3 hrs to play 9 holes!!!) group in front of us has a child playing and let him run all over the course and take as many shots as he wanted while the backup just kept growing. 3 times someone who appeared to be a golf course employee passed this group and did absolutely nothing. Be aware when planning a round that this can happen here.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great for 9

I play this course numerous times during the summer. For myself (average golfer) I enjoy the layout, the staff is friendly, the pricing is reasonable and it's difficult, but not bring-me-to-my-knees difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/20/2026:
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! Hearing this makes our day, and we can’t wait to have you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great 9 hole course

Loved this 8 hole course. Great staff! Layout and conditions were nice. I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

9 hole gem.

Really like this course for a fast 9 hole outing. Easy to get in and out of, well kept and friendly staff. Course is challenging but forgiving at the same time. First timers and Old timers will enjoy it over and over again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/15/2026:
Thank you for the great review! We’re thrilled you had a positive experience and look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Above average, but slow.

This is one of the nicer 9 hole courses in the area. Pace of play has always been a problem here and will likely persist as long as they keep their 8 minute tee time intervals, but it’s a very well kept course and has a nice mix of challenges. The course is very forgiving for slicers, most holes have a neighboring fairway you can recover from.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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