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4.0
585 Reviews (585)
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
82.9%
Recommend this course
485 out of 585 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
2.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.8%
Recommend this course
25 out of 33 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
79.2%
Recommend this course
38 out of 48 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3238 yards
Slope 126
Rating 35.4
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River Bend Golf Club - IL
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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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4.0
585 Reviews (585)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Dog Track nine holer

Up until now I had never bothered to play River Bend....I just ignored it on my way to nearby Seven Bridges. I should have stuck to that tradition. You need a yellow vest and hard hat to play this place...it is very dangerous. All holes have at least one design flaw and that's being nice. If you're a hacker or beginner this is the place for you. If you are a remotely proficient flogger avoid this place like the plague. Hard as rock conditions and sparse grasses in most areas. How people can rate this place at any more than a three star is beyond me....either they are mentally ill or just plain blind. My 3 hour afternoon round featured at least 6 full yelling FORES....and 3 people trying to play my ball - 2 of them hit it even after I yelled at them it was mine (in the middle of the fairway of the hole I was playing not theirs). A balky gas cart and post round when I need to use the bathroom badly the clubhouse was closed (prior to 6pm on weekend). Unacceptable and I would not accept your invitation to play here even if you offered to pay for me, ply me with beverages and buy dinner!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Day

Started our rainy, but turned into a nice day. Course was in very nice shape.

Always enjoy playing this 9 hole course. It's challenging to an average player like myself. Will definetely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Nice 9 Holer

Course is maintained and offers some challenging shots. The greens are very good for a 9 hole course, I would recommend this to most players.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Nine

Excellent choice for a short round of golf. It was busy when we played so it took about 2 1/4 hours. Course was well maintained with nice greens. I’ll be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday Funday!

Reasonable and enjoyable. Pace was slow, but tough to complain about that on a beautiful weekend. Great value and good times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Time

3 hrs to play 9. Had to wait 5 min at every hole because they had walkers with carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is a very nice 9 hole course

Nice course in good condition but pace of play is always very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Riverbend GC

Excellent round in every way. Could of had a drink cart go on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/07/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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