River Hills Golf & Country Club is located in Little River, a coastal community in the northeastern corner of South Carolina near the North Carolina border. The course was designed by Tom Jackson, a regional architect who has worked primarily in the Carolinas and surrounding states. Little River sits along the Intracoastal Waterway in an area known for its tidal marshes, maritime forests, and relatively flat coastal plain topography, characteristics that typically influence course routing and playing strategy in this part of the Grand Strand region. Courses in this setting generally incorporate natural water features, native vegetation, and strategic bunkering to create definition and challenge on terrain that lacks significant elevation change. The design likely emphasizes shot placement and course management rather than dramatic topographical movement. The Little River area has developed as a quieter alternative to the more densely developed sections of Myrtle Beach to the south, attracting both residents and seasonal visitors to the Grand Strand golf market. River Hills functions as a country club facility, suggesting it serves both a membership base and potentially outside play depending on club policies. The club offers the traditional country club amenities that accompany golf in this region, providing a community gathering place for residents of the Little River area. The course fits within the broader context of Grand Strand golf, where over one hundred courses serve a mix of local players, resort guests, and golf travelers drawn to the region's concentration of layouts and mild climate.