View of the 17th green at River Marsh Golf Club
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4.5
472 Reviews (472)
5 Stars
271
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
94.1%
Recommend this course
444 out of 472 reviews
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4.6
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 33 reviews
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4.6
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.7%
Recommend this course
74 out of 79 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 71
Length 6801 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.0

The Hyatt River Marsh Golf Club is Maryland's leading Eastern Shore golf course. The classic design incorporates challenging elements including sculpted bunkers and mature trees but balances them with wide, player-friendly fairways and inviting greens. Water has a prominent presence on the course with Shoal Creek meandering through the course and the Choptank River serving as a backdrop to many of the greens. The riverside golf course has the look and feel of a seaside links course. The final two holes are the golf course's most memorable. The par-3 17th requires a dramatic carry over Shoal Creek to a large green strategically guarded by three bunkers. The 17th is a challenging and scenic hole but it only sets the scene for Hyatt River Marsh Golf Club's final hole. Touted as one of the best holes in the Mid-Atlantic region, this classic risk-reward par 5 has a bunker and the Choptank River running its entire length.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Fairways Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Keith Foster (2002) Kevin Hargrave (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa, Internet Access

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
472 Reviews (472)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Patio Dining 13
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 30
Forced Carries 27
Water Hazards 26
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
A Weekend Splurge 22
Advanced Golfers 20
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 34
Worth the Drive 29
Convenient to the City 8

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4.0
First Time Playing

Course was aireated so play wasn't great.

A little late in the season to aireate so recovery was slow but course is a great design. I'll be back in the summer.

Conditions Average
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Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Perfect weather
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Friendliness Excellent
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Fair
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4.0
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Previously Played

Getting more expensive. Getting less

Range balls used to come with a tee time. Now a small bucket cost nine dollars. The greens were in below average shape for this course. The GPS cart is nice. The staff is friendly.
They now have a simulator that cost $45 per person per hour. Their pricing is a little ridiculous. I would not consider using the simulator at this price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 66
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

River Marsh

The weather was perfect, the pace was great, a really fun course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun layout, pace of play issues

The course is fun. Great layout and wonderfully manicured.

The pace of play can be an issue. High handicap players are often on the course and it can bottle neck easily. Consider trying to play through if you can.

Overall this course is great. The 18th hole bunker along the water is now a waste bunker as it seems as though they have given up on maintaining an actual bunker there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course at River Marsh

Course was in excellent shape! Generous fairways, but msfe you think. Pace of play was great. Many challenging holes, including the signature 17th. Golf Now discount rate made it a better deal, but I would also come back and play at the full rate!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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