A view of hole #16 at River Course from Kiawah Island Club.
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7119 yards
Slope 155
Rating 76.1

Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Emerald, a new greens-grade Dwarf Bermuda
Greens Ultra-Dwarf Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Fazio (1995) Tom Fazio (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker No
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area No
Putting Green No
Practice Hole No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.7
3 Reviews (3)
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Typical Fazio

Course was pretty difficult to get on, I new a member who got the ball rolling. Staff were very professional and friendly. Course conditioning was outstanding. Layout was very similar to Fazio layouts that i've played in Florida. Most of the course is right out in front of you with no tricks. Generous fairways with good strategic bunkering. The best part of this course were the greens. The ball rolled flawlessly with a lot of speed. If you were above the hole, you were definitely just playing a safety. If you hit your approach on the proper side, you could take an aggressive line with your putt.
I would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 638
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Golf Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

The River flows so beautifully

If water makes you squeamish, don't dare mess with the River, the first course built at the exclusive Kiawah Club. It's such a peacefully place, winding along the Kiawah River, tidal marshes and Bass Pond. But there's gators and lost balls lurking in every water hazard.
The shortest par 4 on the course is fun (the 343-yard fifth) and kicks off a great finish to the front nine. The par-4 seventh and par-5 eighth flow in opposite directions on opposite sides of Bass Pond. The 218-yard 17th hole, climaxes the round and is the best of a stout collection of par 3s.
The facilities - especially the relaxing hangout of the men's locker room - and mammoth clubhouse are off the chain.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Low Country Gem

The River Course on Kiawah Island is a Low Country Gem. This private club is excellent at almost everything. From its amazing clubhouse and locker room to the southern hospitality you receive while on property this place is worth the stop. The course provides a challenges for all level players. The golf course perfectly placed amongst the marsh and oak trees. Make sure you have a homemade southern cocktail at the comfort station on the back 9. I would play a late afternoon round and watch the sun set coming in on 18 and then hang out the in the club for some snacks. You will never see a nicer men's locker room then here!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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