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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 72
Length 6850 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.3

Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Peter Jacobsen (2000) Jim Hardy (2000) Jerry Lemons

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12
Clubs Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Lodging

Lodging Available

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
315 Reviews (315)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Brunch 6
Patio Dining 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 33
Narrow Fairways 24
Bunkers 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Locals 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 32

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
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Value Excellent
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Commented on 12/01/2021

bwoodson...thank you so much for the awesome review! We look forward to your return!

Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day

The weather was perfect, the course was in great shape, and Pete was friendly as usual! We couldn't have asked for a better day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/01/2021

Kaleb...thanks for the kind words and great review! Hopefully you can get back soon!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/01/2021

Bumfuzzle...great review! Thank you so much for the 5 stars!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/01/2021

Jakecyrus...Thanks for the 5 star review! Looking forward to your return!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful, Challenging Course

Our golfing foursome staying in Crossville drove an hour west to RiverWatch based on favorable reviews. Exceeded expectations really in every way. We were greeted warmly and received course tips at check-in from the nicest people in the world. Course would be picturesque any time of year, but especially so when we were there, third week of October with the changing leaves.

Greens were receptive and have character (undulations), and putted quicker than the courses I typically play, with true and smooth rolls. In most cases, players have a choice of flying it in or landing it short and running it up. As others have mentioned in reviews, the zoysia grass fairways can't be beat. All in all, a fair test of golf all around, challenging the way a golf course should be: good shots will be rewarded and a good round is possible.

At a course this nice, it's refreshing to encounter a staff so down to earth and people-oriented. We were very glad we took the drive to RiverWatch, and look forward to returning again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/01/2021

drenalds...thank you so much for the 5 star review! I'm glad yall made the trip over to RiverWatch from Crossville. We strive to deliver great customer service so I'm glad when people can see it. Look forward to your return!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad round good time

Played here many times. They have made lots of improvements and continue to work on the course as a whole. The course can be tough but I always enjoy it there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Surprising gem

I played this course years ago but had forgotten what a nice layout it is. The greens had just be aerated and they had recently had storms but it played nice. To find views of Center Hill lake, you have to stand tall and cock your head.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

JUST AERATED

Since there was zero warning from GolfNow or from the staff, just a heads up, the just aerated sometime around the first week of October. The greens are top dressed but essentially unputtable. Big sand splashes on approach shots and chipping is pretty useless. I love this course, one of my favorites. But paying full price to play 1/4th of a course isn’t worth the 90 minute drive from Nashville. It’s going to need a month or so.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

So nice I had to play twice

Great course, challenging for the area. Conditions were great as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/16/2021

Awesome! We love that you enjoyed it! Looking forward to your return.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/16/2021

Thanks for such an awesome review! Hope you get to come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 91
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/27/2021

Thanks for the great review! See you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course in great shape!

The course and greens are challenging and in great shape. Great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/16/2021

Great to hear you enjoyed the course. Look forward to your return!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Course

I went to check the course the day before we were to play, I have never played here before and I have been invited to golf with my future son-in-law and was asked to pick a course. I met Tayler and Savannah who were awesome and full of information about the course. The customer service alone was enough to pick this course. We had a great time holes 13-15-16 were fun holes. We have put this course on our regular list.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/28/2021

Bguffey...thanks for such a great review!!! Hope you come back and enjoy the course again soon!!!

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thoroughly Enjoyed!

Fun course .... Lots of challenges balances with some easier holes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/09/2021

Thank you for such a great review! Hope you get a chance to come back and play again soon!!!

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Slow Play

Riverwatch, like so many others courses in the area, have raised their rates. That would not be an issue if the additional cost came with a marshal to keep the pace of play going. We had a 4 some in front of us that would hit multiple balls, from the tee, fairway, wherever. 5 1/2+ hr rounds should not be the norm or accepted. You should not have to wait for the group in front of you to tee off on every hole. Great course, great people. Desperately needs a marshall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/30/2021

So sorry to hear about the slow play. We are working on getting that issue resolved. Hopefully the next round you play will be much more enoyable.

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