Riverside Golf Club
Course Name
Riverside Golf Club
Location
St. Louis
Address
1210 Larkin Williams Rd, Fenton, MO 63026
Phone
Website
http://www.golfriverside.net
Course Type
Public
Holes
18
Par
69
Quality/Cost Ratio (1 to 10)
8
Course Condition
6.5
Difficulty
3.5
Fairway Grass
Bermuda and others
Green Type
Bentgrass
Rough
Mix
Stimpmeter
6
Clubhouse
Limited to balls. Full restuarant including liquor
Walkability
9.5
Slope
99, but 115 to 120 is more realistic
Yardage
4,551 to 5,384
Overall Rating (1 to 5):
Comments
Riverside Golf Club in St. Louis, MO has a lot of personality! It has several par 4’s in the 200 to 300 yard range. Such as hole #13, a 236 yard par 4. The green is protected by a lake in front and a large tree that blocks the entire right half of the green so the safe shot is to lay up with a 170 yard drive. If you can draw your drive, you will be set up well for a birdie. If you can’t you will be staring at a bogie. Many fairways are very narrow, flanked by trees on both sides. This course also offers a great golfing value; the green fees for 18 holes plus a cart are very reasonable. The fairway grasses were OK for the most part but the tees and greens needed a little attention. The grass on the greens were actually pretty good but they looked like Okinawa after the last WWII battle. Repair your ball marks people! It should also be noted that the greens are some of the slowest I have played. If you have never played this course, I recommend that you try it. It may or may not be your cup of tea, but it WILL provide you with a unique golfing experience.
The course also offers a decent par 3 course to work on your short game or to take a beginner.