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This was my first time playing this course, and based on the information/reviews I had read, I wanted to give it a try. Layout wise, it posed a moderate challenge. It was aesthetically nice to look at. I played the white tees at 6,267, but several doglegs made it seem a bit shorter. I'm a senior golfer, a 19 hcp., will shoot 89-95 on most days on courses w/ slopes of 120+ and ratings of 68+. I play approx. 75 rounds a year in the greater Myrtle Beach and Brunswick County, NC area. Many of the greens have areas that are not in good shape. There are weeds/unwanted grasses growing on several greens and there are places where the greens have died. The fringes also need some help. That said, there is evidence that mgmt. has taken measures to fix/mitigate the issue areas. Perhaps next spring the results will be evident. The greens are the hardest thing about the course as they undulate and are tiered, which would be very cool to putt on if they were in better shape. The fairways are overseeded and make for a nice aesthetic and launch platform. My ball plugged much of the time in the fairway due to soft ground, but it is November and they have overseeded. The cart paths are in very rough shape and need serious attention.
On the vast majority of the holes, the fairways are wide and allow you to drive into several decent scoring positions. The traps were in good shape. There are only a few holes, I would classify as tough and I would add that the back nine is tougher than the front. Hole #9, for me, was the most difficult. It requires your first two shots to play into a narrow area. Tricky on this par 5.
So, would I play the course again? Yes, most certainly at $29 (with my MB Golf Passport Card), but at the regular rack rate of $64-$69 (for this time of year)? I'm glad I played the course and enjoyed the round, but I'm not sure I'd play it again for anything more than $45 this time of year. Too many other courses in the same area that offer a good layout and equal conditions (or better) for $39-$45 at this time of year. The attendants and the guy in the clubhouse were friendly and helpful, which is always a plus. I'd rate this experience and the course a 3.5 out of 5. My expectations were perhaps a little high for this course, but at the rate I rec'd with my MB Golf Passport card, this was a tremendous value.

This isn't a Grand Strand course, but for the price ($27 includes the cart) you can't beat it if you're learning the game, looking for a practice round to work out kinks, or a course to work in some new clubs. Greens are in great shape. Fairways are green. Front nine is fairly easy with the back nine slightly more challenging. A couple of holes are tough, but the other 16 will not cause any anxiety. Tee boxes need some work as do some areas of the cart paths (which are sand), but if you're a very high handicapper (+20), then this course provides the room and forgiveness you need to work on your game.

I play this course typically twice a week and live in Brunswick Forest, where it is located. The course weathered Hurricane Florence well. The crew removed downed trees and the fairways are very playable. Pin positions are in tough positions to allow for some of the more-worn areas of the greens to heal a bit. The only issue -- and it's a large issue -- are the sand traps. Don't know of plans to get them in playable shape, but they need to do something. Cape Fear National always drains poorly. A half-inch of rain the day before you play will most certainly cause a "cart path only" circumstance. When dry (and when the traps are better) this course takes a backseat to none.

Considering that Hurricane Florence raked the Brunswick County coastline, this course is in remarkably good shape. Fairways and greens are in very good shape. Staff is always friendly here and accommodating. I fully expected the Shallotte River to have crushed several holes along the marsh -- didn't happen. Many Brunswick County courses were closed following the storm, River's Edge barely skipped a beat. Great time to play it now.

Have always liked playing Beau Rivage, but the course is trying to repair dead spots on several of their greens and in some fairways right now. I paid a local rate of $49 after 12 noon on a Friday, but they should have offered a small discount because of the "under repair" conditions of the greens. At least they are taking measures to get the greens back up to snuff, but it might take a while. Putting on several greens was impossible. It's not all of their greens were horrible (like many of the lower Brunswick County courses), but it was enough to make the round disappointing. I'll be back when the conditions are better.

Played this course last December 2017 and it was in great shape. Played it on April 20, 2018 and was very disappointed to find most greens unplayable. I played the Cameron and Stewart 9s. Imagine putting on a surface that looks like flaking old paint or on mud surface that has hardened and cracked. These greens guarantee that your ball will bounce and veer off course with every putt. Given the high price you pay to play here, it’s not worth playing until the greens come back, which as of this review, I would say it looks doubtful. Before you play here, you need to call and ask about the health of the Greens. Not worth $40 let alone the $159 rack rate if the greens are not good condition. Right now, the worst aerration job can’t match the poor condition of these greens. Also note that if you want to buy something in the pro shop and you have a 2 pm tee time, buy it before your round because the pro shop was closed by 6 pm. The bar has last call at 6:30 pm, which must play real well w/ the golf trip groups. When we were there, there were four such groups there who needed to find another watering hole. Love the course, but the greens need to come back before they get my money again.

Played April 13. The greens are gone. Where they are not rolled mud, they are spotted with patches of grass. Your golf ball literally bounces and is violently thrashed side to side when you putt. Depending on where the flag is positioned, you need to declare most of the greens an automatic two-putt. They had one temp. green where they should have had at least five for certain and the majority of the remaining greens were in poor shape. No idea if these greens are coming back any time soon, but if you pay more than $29 for a round here with the greens in this poor of a condition, you've been robbed!