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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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow

The course is nice and in good shape. But the play was slow I mean 3:20 min slow. Group in front of us was hole and half behind after 4 holes and ranger said and did nothing.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Saturday 9

Course was in great shape. Staff was friendly . Great time

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good value

Nice 9 hole course. Can play this course as a long lunch hour.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good local 9 hole, average

I have played this course several times. It's a good 9 hole track, couple of holes are a little challenging.
Con: greens were aerated and had a lot of sand, but it's start of the season.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

For a 9 hole course it is very good.

It has interesting features on nearly every hole which gives it a good character. Somewhat challenging,but interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A pleasant surprise

Drove by the other day coming home from 7 Bridges and stopped to look at the course which looked nice. Looked online for a deal and was surprised at how much they normally charge for this 9 hole gem. Too much! But found a deal for less than half and gave it a try. Pleasantly surprised at what a nice, well-maintained little course. I will return if i find a good 9-hole price online.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great deal, very well maintained, challenging, best 9hole course around Chicago

great deal, course in an excellent condition, greens are firm and fast, great layout. My favorite 9 hole course around Chicago. If you play it twice it will be complete 18 hole experience. Good tee boxes, good yardage markers on fairways and awesome sand bunkers - pleasure to play. After the round, enjoy a beer on the porch overlooking 9th green.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice 9 hole course

9 hole course very nice and senic. Ended up taking longer than expected due to slow groups ahead of us.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging layout

first time participant. really challenged me to using clubs and staying with it. the gentlemen I played with made it more enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Too many people

The spacing of the tee times need to be spread out by at least 10 more minutes. The pile up at every hole was embarrassing and our 9 holes took just under 3 hours. Back up at tee one and it continued all course. I used to like this course but they clearly need to make some improvements to the pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Prices for a Great Course

This 9-hole course is well maintained and the GolfNow.com price was perfect!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The time limit was based on the fact that the day I attended was
Labor Day. We knew going in, it was going to be crowded. 9 holes took over 3 hours. Half the course seemed to walk and the other rode, but it didn't make a difference; it was crowded regardless. Greens were a little beat up due to heavy traffic and rain the day before, but was in good playable shape overall.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

terrible staff

My girlfriend and I have gone here twice. The first time we waited 30 minutes after our tee time to tee off. It took us 3 and half hours to play the nine. The second time we arrived 5 minutes before our tee time because of our experience the last visit and waited in line for 15 minutes and missed our tee time. We were told that we wouldn't get a refund because we were late. After arguing for ten minutes we managed to get rain checks which we sold in the parking lot to another couple. Don't waste your time here.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1/2 of a premier course

When you only have time for 9 holes, this is a great option. It feels like the front or back 9 of a premier quality golf course. Greens are unusually fast for a public course and run true. The layout is challenging for better players, yet not too penal for average players.

But the real draw is the federally protected wetland. Something awe inspiring about letting nature do its own thing, unaided by man. It is a beautiful golf course. My only complaint is ending the round on a par 3.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Staff!!

Played this course with some out of town family members early one Saturday morning , We had a ball. The Course was very challenging and in excellent condition. I would certainly recommend it and myself look forward to playing it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great courses but difficult

It was a great golf course well maintained, but most of the holes were pretty challenging. Lost a lot of balls. I don't recommend to the beginners. The green and fairways were well maintained but the water hazards were dirty and smelled bad.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

3 hours and 20 mins to play 9 holes. Zero course management.

on a hot, humid day, it took 3 hours and 20 minutes to play 9 holes. No rangers or other course management to move play along.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Afternoon Hot Deal

Great day for a little 9 hole action @ River Bend. Too many novices out there though, so it was very, very slow. This is not a novice course. Novices need to play Zigfield Troy, Mid Iron, Green Meadows, and Boughton Ridge in the local area. Wetland restoration on holes 7 & 8 looks to have gone well. Couldn't pass on the Hot Deal for this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tight course, requires precise shots

Many shots just off the fairway were lost in deep rough or streams. Too many holes closely aligned to another hole which resulted in risk of getting hit. Beautiful scenery, best played when not busy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice 9 hole course

A big 9 hole course 2 par 5's, 2 3's and the rest par 4's I will be back

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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