River Oak Resorts

Just played River Oaks, and I can't say enough about how bad the conditions were. The sand traps were basically water hazards—every single one was filled with dirty, stagnant water, making them both unplayable and ball-swallowing. If your ball finds the sand, good luck ever seeing it again.

I understand Myrtle Beach has had a lot of rain lately, but that's no excuse for the rest of the course. The fairways were in horrible shape—actually the worst I’ve seen anywhere. Weeds are taking over almost every hole, and the maintenance looks nonexistent. You’d think, with all the rain, you'd get some lush grass, but all I saw was patchy mess and crabgrass everywhere.

From checking other reviews, it’s not just me. Many people complain about MAJOR drainage issues, even when there hasn’t been heavy rain—one reviewer described holes that were basically swamps and virtually every bunker under water. Greens have been reported as having large dead or burnt spots, making putting a total guessing game. Course staff seem unmotivated, and the lack of care is obvious, especially now that word’s out the course is closing soon—they’re clearly letting everything go downhill.

You’re better off booking at one of the dozens of other courses in Myrtle Beach that actually take course maintenance and customer experience seriously. Unless you want to play on a swampy, neglected cow pasture, keep looking.

Staff was great, range was not open, Tee boxes were in bad shape, cart path only. Assume course had not been mowed in a while due to the rainfall totals we heard about.

We had a fun time. Course was muddy from lots of rain so no fault of the club. Will play again.

Greens and pace of play only reason it's not 5 star for me

Excellent service upon arrival! Course is in great shape and very challenging. Will definitely play again while in Myrtle Beach.

Very friendly and home town feel. Welcoming and inviting. My son daughter and myself played in afternoon after a downpour and conditions dried to a regular game of play. We all loved the course!

The course was in great condition. The layout is really fun and challenging. Nice range and practice area. The greens could have used another couple of weeks to recover from aerating that must have occurred a couple of weeks ago.

Going to miss playing here when I go down to Myrtle Beach. Was informed the course will be closing November 1st of this year. Recommend playing before you miss out. Fair price, fun course and a fair play to it.

Played for $70 using golf now! Couldnt beat it for that price, its worth more easily! Range balls, putting green, chipping green-staff was more than friendly and informative!

I would not tell anyone to play it. Still charging premium prices. Have lost their greens. Not maintaining course. Have lost most of their staff. “Kids” are being used to work and the three I saw were parked next to a hole, texting for at least half a hour. Really wish GOLF NOW would refund my money so I could play another course. I will think twice about using this site since you give no warnings!