RIVERS BEND GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Chester, VA, USA
Designed by Steve Smyers

Rivers Bend, carved into the rolling landscape of Chester, Virginia, whispers tales of risk and reward to all who navigate its challenging layout, a course where local legends were born on its undulations.
Designed in the late 1980s during the modern architectural era, Rivers Bend presents a parkland-style challenge, with tree-lined fairways demanding strategic shot placement over brute force. A course characterized by a need to navigate doglegs and maneuver around strategically placed water hazards, it tests the golfer's ability to think their way around the course as much as their ability to strike the ball. The course is also known for its generous, undulating greens.
While not a venue for major professional championships, Rivers Bend has been a steadfast host for regional amateur events, a testament to its challenging yet fair test of golf and its dedication to the local golfing community. It serves as a proving ground for up-and-coming talent, and a cherished battlefield for weekend warriors.
The Rivers Bend Golf Club is considered a staple in the Richmond metro area. The club's membership reflects the welcoming nature of the area. The community that surrounds and embraces it ensures its enduring appeal to those who appreciate a well-designed course, accessible golf, and a friendly atmosphere.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rivers Bend at Rivers Bend Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 2 explicit golfer ratings.
Rivers Bend was designed by Steve Smyers.
Yes. Rivers Bend at Rivers Bend Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rivers Bend is 70.
Rivers Bend plays 6,671 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rivers Bend is 132.