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4.0
592 Reviews (592)
5 Stars
228
4 Stars
228
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.4
83.8%
Recommend this course
492 out of 592 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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3.9
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.4%
Recommend this course
37 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

4.0
592 Reviews (592)

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 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid 9 hole course

Solid course, a little difficult but the conditions are good. Greens need some work though

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
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 Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, some tough holes but well kept

A little too expensive for a 9 hole but golf everywhere has been expensive. Very nice conditions and greens.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need a Ranger

I was behind a slow group and in front of a group of speed walkers. Combine that with people not staying in their lane or not watching before they crossed fairways. Got to the point where I drove in on the 7th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome course

River Bend is an awesome course. I will say they book up pretty solid and its a fairy long course and a bit of a challenging course so play is always slow, expect 3-3.5 hours to play 9 holes.

They're also big on you being prompt and on time, like most courses should be but if you have friends who can't show up on time for tee times not the course for you. Not knocking them for it but this isn't your dumpy park district course where anything goes, probably not a good place for speakers or being late, more of a serious course.

Course is challenging, lots of water and marshes, always well kept and the bar and patio that overlooks the first tee is a great place to get drinks after your round, $1 wings between like 11 and 3

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

It's a long 9 hole course which is a nice change. Only 3 holes under 180yards. All the rest are driver holes. One par 3 has a pond in front of the flag stick makes for a nice challenge and really gets you to know your club distance to clear the pond. Great course very slow at 3 o'clock. Was perfect

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

Excellent for a good 9

I love golfing here. The price is right for the size you play. Love playing the par 5's here. Brought a few friends for their first time here. They love coming back. Course is always well kept. The staff are very friendly. Just got a new restaurant in there. The food is really good. Always worth coming to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

River Bend Course Rating

Even though the scorecard includes the course rating and slope for the various tees, when I tried to post my score on the CDGA handicap site, I was told River Bend’s rating was not valid. The management of the course needs to work with CDGA to get that corrected. Otherwise it’s a nice layout and good value for walking seniors.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I really like River Bend!

The staff are extremely friendly and the course was worth the cost. It's a good value for what you pay. I look forward to going back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace of play was horrible felt completely rushed

The pace of play was unbelievable horrible. People behind us were hitting balls off the tee box when we were in the fairway. Seemed like they over packed the course. Just never a good experience when you’re being rushed and even worse experience when it’s a 3 hour and 45 minute round of 9 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, bdocauer25. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing River Bend Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time

Friendly staff, great course and I will recommend this course to all my friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course

A fun 9 that had it all! Couple par 3s but mostly 4s and 5s, really fun hole layouts that weren't too difficult to play for us beginners

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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