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4.2
608 Reviews (608)
5 Stars
239
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
86.0%
Recommend this course
507 out of 608 reviews
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 23 reviews
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4.3
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 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

4.2
608 Reviews (608)

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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Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Riverbend refresher

I've been an avid Riverbend player for awhile now and the course is definitely a nice little challenge for a 9 hole course. With beautiful conditions, and the hilly open format the course definitely provides a nice high end feel. The hilly landscape,and layout, creates some excellent fairway challenges, and the foresty nature of Lisle as a city allows for some challenges in terms of natural hazards. It's always amazing how well I play elsewhere after a few rounds here. Riverbend is a nice quick challenge that can really force a golfer to learn a bit while playing a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great 9 hole course with some good challenges. Very friendly staff and well taken care of. Will definitely be back!

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

One of my favorites

This course isn't the longest but it's probably the best 9 hole course I've played. It's easy to get on, affordable (especially for residents) and well kept. I play here 3-4 times a year and reccomend it. The restaurant is good after a round, as well, with an amazing sunset view. Actually, a better view than just about any other local restaurant I can think of.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

In good shape

River Bend is in great condition, and the greens are excellent right now. Pace of play was not speedy, but not distractingly slow

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Short tree lined walk.

Not a long course. Challenges throughout. Easy greens.

$9 Hot Deal was very worth it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Only 9, but...

It's a nine that is well thought out with two par 3s, two par 5s and interesting, well maintained greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

This course has great features

I really enjoy this course nice layout and in good condition. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course horrible staff.

The course was nice and very well taken care of. The course ranger was very rude. The staff was rude in general and i would not go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/09/2019

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff so they can work to make changes. Thanks for visiting us!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great 9 hole track

A quality 9 hole course that is fun to play! Great restaurant too- The Wheat Stack where the Friday fish fry was outstanding!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
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Commented on 06/11/2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Brutal

This was one of the worst places I have played in awhile. They always always overbook and you are constantly waiting. This place is a joke they need to figure it out ASAP. So much potential and such a let down.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/10/2019

Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very serious at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing River Bend Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

My new favorite 9 hole course

Good length from back tees but 3 other tees plus another set at start of fairway which would be great for kids. Plenty of natural areas and water to think about but not impossible to get around. Great condition considering rains lately. Friendly pro shop and ranger. Unfriendly starter but 2 of 3 isn’t bad. Looks like nice restaurant but couldn’t stay.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great competitive course

Lily Cache creek is peaceful, and also makes this course competitive & fun to play. Thnx River Bend team.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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