River Marsh Golf Club occupies a distinctive waterfront setting on Maryland's Eastern Shore, approximately ten miles south of Cambridge along the Choptank River. Designed by Keith Foster and opened in 2002 as part of the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay resort, the course reflects Foster's approach to working with sensitive wetland environments and his attention to strategic variety within a relatively flat coastal landscape. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural marshlands, tidal creeks, and river views, with several holes playing directly along the water's edge. The layout incorporates the region's characteristic low-lying topography, with elevation changes measured in feet rather than dramatic slopes. Foster shaped the course to emphasize strategic positioning over forced carries, though water and marsh come into play on numerous holes. The design features wide fairways that encourage aggressive play while providing recovery options for less skilled players, a hallmark of Foster's resort work. Native grasses and preserved wetland areas frame many holes, creating a visual connection to the surrounding Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. River Marsh serves primarily as the golf amenity for Hyatt resort guests, though it welcomes outside play. The course provides a contrast to many inland Maryland layouts, with steady breezes off the Choptank River affecting club selection and strategy. The setting offers views across marshland to open water, particularly on the closing stretch of holes that return toward the clubhouse along the river corridor.