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Riverbend Course

Riverbend Golf Course

Riverton, UT, USA
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18 holesPar 726,876 yds72.4/130

About this course

Riverbend Golf Course in Riverton, Utah, was designed by Gene Bates, a regional architect who has contributed several layouts across the Intermountain West. The course occupies land in the Salt Lake Valley's southwestern suburbs, where residential development has expanded steadily over recent decades. The routing works through relatively flat terrain typical of the valley floor, with the Jordan River corridor influencing the property's character and providing water features that come into play on several holes. The design reflects the practical considerations of municipal and daily-fee golf in a growing suburban area, balancing accessibility for a range of skill levels with enough strategic interest to reward thoughtful play. Water hazards, likely fed by or connected to the river system, create risk-reward scenarios on approach shots and around greens. The landscape includes mature cottonwoods and other riparian vegetation along the water's edge, offering definition and framing against the broader valley setting. Riverbend serves the local golfing community in Utah County and the southern Salt Lake metropolitan area, providing a convenient option for residents in Riverton, South Jordan, and surrounding towns. The course operates as part of the region's network of accessible public facilities, where mountain views to the east and west provide a scenic backdrop typical of courses along the Wasatch Front. The layout offers straightforward golf suited to regular play, leagues, and casual rounds in a setting shaped by both the natural river corridor and the valley's suburban character.

Quick facts

Location
Riverton, UT, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1994
Holes
18
Designer
Gene Bates
Par
72
Length
6,876 yards
Difficulty
72.4/130
Course Vaults score
6.1

Getting there

The gateway to Riverbend Golf Course is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), a straightforward twenty-minute drive southwest into the quiet residential fabric of Riverton. The route follows I-15 south through the Salt Lake Valley, with the Wasatch Range rising dramatically to the east and the Oquirrh Mountains framing the western horizon. As the urban sprawl softens into suburban neighborhoods and open fields, the final turn onto the club grounds feels less like arrival at a destination than a retreat into the unhurried rhythm of municipal golf done right - accessible, unassuming, and deeply rooted in the everyday landscape of the valley floor.

FAQ

Common questions about Riverbend

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Riverbend has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Riverbend was designed by Gene Bates.

Yes. Riverbend is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Riverbend is 72.

Riverbend plays 6,876 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Riverbend is 130.

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