Riverview Greens

Riverview Greens is a public golf course located in Stewartville, a small city in southeastern Minnesota near Rochester. The course was designed by Wayne Etsel and Dan Himmer, architects who have worked on several layouts in the Upper Midwest. The design reflects the rolling agricultural landscape characteristic of this part of Minnesota, where the terrain offers gentle elevation changes and the Zumbro River watershed influences the local topography. The course serves the Rochester metropolitan area and the surrounding communities in Olmsted County. As a public facility in a region with a relatively short golf season, Riverview Greens caters to a broad range of players, from beginners to experienced golfers seeking an accessible and straightforward test. The layout incorporates natural features typical of southeastern Minnesota golf courses, including mature trees, modest water hazards, and fairways that follow the land's contours. Stewartville's proximity to Rochester, home to the Mayo Clinic and a significant population base, provides the course with steady play during the season. The facility operates as a community course where local leagues, casual rounds, and family outings form the core of its activity. The design emphasizes playability and maintenance efficiency, common priorities for public courses in smaller Midwestern markets where golf serves as both recreation and social gathering point for the area.